ORIGINATED Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

originated

verb

past tense of originate

as in began

to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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Recent Examples of originated Davis is the only person still alive who was in the car where prosecutors said the fatal shots originated. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Kpler says most of those crude exports originated in Saudi Arabia. — CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 Whole Foods has recalled more products in connection with an ongoing salmonella outbreak believed to have originated from jalapeños. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Initial reports by local media said that all workers at the plant were safe, and that the blast may have originated in the plant’s powder-pressing department. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Geer worked regularly in regional theater for decades before taking over the role of Zeb from Edgar Bergen, who originated the role in The Homecoming. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Some 34 streams appear to have originated from IP addresses that may have been based in Florida, where the case is being heard. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026 Russell originated the role of Jenna Hunterson in filmmaker Adrienne Shelly’s Waitress. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 Leaders should start by asking where the evidence originated. — Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Verb

This study does not track at what point people began to walk quickly.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of began

Verb

The second of Pattinson’s meme contributions this summer arose from a movie that’s not even been released.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Some controversy arose when New Hampshire was not proposed to be in the first spot, despite a state law requiring the state hold first-in-the-nation primaries.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of arose

Verb

The move reflects a broader strategy by Chinese automakers to manufacture closer to African consumers rather than rely solely on imports, though the trend is just getting started.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Another player who had started to follow a similar path to Quansah — at least in terms of impressing during a summer pre-season trip — is Ifeanyi Ndukwe, the 18-year-old centre-back.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of started

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Despite the death of his biggest star and his own close call, Knight appeared to believe nothing would change in the business after Tupac’s murder.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Aerial footage showed a large law enforcement presence on Sunset Boulevard, which appeared to be closed off to traffic.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeared

Verb

On the flip side, when there was a flood in the lobby, one creator, who happened to be there, posted on social media.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite Villa reaching their zenith under Emery in May, there was a growing argument to undergo a stable transitional phase, providing youthful impetus and appearing proactive, rather than reactive, in lowering the age of the squad.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of was

Verb

When Iraola left Mirandes and was appointed as head coach of another second-tier side, Rayo Vallecano, De la Torre formed part of his backroom staff as the fitness coach.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Residents formed a group chat to document Wiley's behavior with cell phones and door cameras.

— Alys Martinez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of formed

Verb

The report about the jet swap comes weeks after concerns about the safety of the new Qatar-gifted jet first emerged as the Ankara trip served as its international debut as the new Air Force One.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Pierce, meanwhile, has emerged as arguably the best deep threat in the NFL.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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