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be in effect

VERB

hold

Synonyms

STRONGEST

last operate remain stay

STRONG

apply exist persevere persist resist wear

WEAK

be in force be the case be valid have bearing hold good hold true remain true stand up stay staunch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

go leave

STRONG

give up quit stop

WEAK

abandon cancel cease desert disbelieve drop forsake halt let go release

Example Sentences

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In a previous statement on security, the Knicks posted on X: "A strict no-bag policy will be in effect, and fans should make effort to limit personal items to an absolute minimum."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The advisory, which will be in effect until at least 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

The amber warnings in Scotland are currently due to be in effect until midday on Saturday.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

The new rate, a slight increase from the previous 3.98%, will be in effect for six months.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

It would be, in effect, paying the government for incarcerating him for a month.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

be in effect

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