as in began
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The flight originated from Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Last month, the penalty Mateta scored in the 3-0 victory against Villa originated from a trademark move under Glasner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Fast forward to today, many of those loans that originated between 2021 and 2022 are maturing into a dramatically different environment (paywall).
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot of beauty and thought that actually originated here.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
In a video posted in July, Misstee made the claims and said the story originated from social media.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The fabric technology originated at Stanford a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
The meme, poking fun at the community, originated in around 2013.
—Dan Gooding
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Last month, the penalty Mateta scored in the 3-0 victory against Villa originated from a trademark move under Glasner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Fast forward to today, many of those loans that originated between 2021 and 2022 are maturing into a dramatically different environment (paywall).
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a lot of beauty and thought that actually originated here.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
In a video posted in July, Misstee made the claims and said the story originated from social media.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
The fabric technology originated at Stanford a decade ago.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Russell’s touchdown came 3 plays after Green ran for 35 yards on the first play of the possession that began at midfield.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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LaFleur began his Packer career going 8-0 against the NFC North and was 15-3 in his first three seasons.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of World War II, Western European countries sought a way to defend themselves in the event Germany again arose as a security challenge.—
John Deni,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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When challenges arose and employees suggested a different approach, Kentley-Klay and Levinson refused to waver, the people said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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After Sheen started misusing substances, Cryer noticed Sheen’s razor-sharp performance slipping on the CBS comedy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Littell would finish six innings before the battle of the bullpens commenced.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sosa also appeared at this year’s Cubs Convention and spent time around the team during spring training in Arizona.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lady Gaga led the nominations with 12 mentions including Artist of the Year and appeared at the event while still on tour with her Mayhem Ball.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was a spirit of abundance and joy, too; that can’t be remiss.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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While there was a spin-off OVA in the late ‘80s, which Izubuchi designed the mecha for, there were also two Aura Phantasm artbooks released by B-Club around the same time.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Only one storm has formed into a major hurricane.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The town has trained business owners on how to recognize signs of the condition and offer help; formed support groups; and even crafted a mobile, hands-on Dementia Experience Trailer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The First Intifada emerged in the wake of Qassam’s death.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The United States has emerged as the largest investor in commercial spyware—a global industry that has enabled the covert surveillance of journalists, human rights defenders, politicians, diplomats, and others, posing grave threats to human rights and national security.—
Vas Panagiotopoulos,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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