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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The species also adds to other related animals found in northeastern and central Africa, suggesting dyrosaurids were widespread during this time period, and this region may actually be where the group originated, according to the study.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The collaboration originated from a casual conversation between friends, which evolved into one of Elwood’s most personal projects to date.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Takako Fuji originated the role of Kayako when the character and concept that would become The Grudge were still being refined back in Japan in the late '90s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Troy Hunt also confirmed the dataset originated from Synthient’s collection of infostealer logs, not from a single platform or recent attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Louis McCartney originated the role of Henry on the West End in London and Broadway in New York.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Miami vs Tampa Cubanos But some say the Cubano, or the new American version of it, originated in Tampa.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The quake originated roughly 24 miles below the Earth’s surface, a depth typical for seismic activity in the tectonically active Aleutian arc.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The collaboration originated from a casual conversation between friends, which evolved into one of Elwood’s most personal projects to date.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Takako Fuji originated the role of Kayako when the character and concept that would become The Grudge were still being refined back in Japan in the late '90s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Troy Hunt also confirmed the dataset originated from Synthient’s collection of infostealer logs, not from a single platform or recent attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Louis McCartney originated the role of Henry on the West End in London and Broadway in New York.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Miami vs Tampa Cubanos But some say the Cubano, or the new American version of it, originated in Tampa.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The quake originated roughly 24 miles below the Earth’s surface, a depth typical for seismic activity in the tectonically active Aleutian arc.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over the following months, questions arose about the boat's ownership and the couple's inability to pay for the boat's removal.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though their time on DWTS commenced nearly two decades ago, Julianne, who joined a season before Derek, remembered their playful competitiveness stirring up even further back.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her own work has appeared in ArabLit Quarterly, The New York Times, Even/Odd Studios, and elsewhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The situation for the Dodgers appeared dire, and the Blue Jays seemed on the verge of winning their first World Series title in 32 years.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then too there was a whole other set of incentives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hell there was even a cartoon about it.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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LuxExperience, the multi-brand online luxury group, formed off the back of Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (which includes Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox and The Outnet), has announced further changes to its leadership teams.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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After leaving the band, Donna and Keith formed their own band, Heart of Gold, in 1980.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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