as in began
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
While Noblezada has returned to Daisy, having originated the role in the spring of 2024 before departing the show in January 2025, Carney is a new addition to the cast, playing the iconic character for the first time.
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Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Simon Stone’s production, which originated at the Aix-en Provence Festival in 2021 and moved on to the San Francisco Opera before wending its way to the Met, delivers the score in a tight package of high-intensity choreography and effectively restrained scenery.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The program, as one of the oldest school jazz programs in the country, originated in 1958 by former band director William Stanley.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
That process originated at Maker’s Mark with Maker’s 46, and has continued in various iterations since then.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
This story originated as part of Deadline’s new Comedy Means Business newsletter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Because rotational injuries such as oblique strains are less commonly sustained while running, Roberts still buys into the theory that the injury originated on the check swing.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Firefighters were able to confirm that the fire originated at the exterior rear of the building, authorities added.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The game, which some call a complex version of rummy, originated in China in the 19th century.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Carey Purcell, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
Simon Stone’s production, which originated at the Aix-en Provence Festival in 2021 and moved on to the San Francisco Opera before wending its way to the Met, delivers the score in a tight package of high-intensity choreography and effectively restrained scenery.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
The program, as one of the oldest school jazz programs in the country, originated in 1958 by former band director William Stanley.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
That process originated at Maker’s Mark with Maker’s 46, and has continued in various iterations since then.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
This story originated as part of Deadline’s new Comedy Means Business newsletter.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Because rotational injuries such as oblique strains are less commonly sustained while running, Roberts still buys into the theory that the injury originated on the check swing.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Firefighters were able to confirm that the fire originated at the exterior rear of the building, authorities added.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026
The game, which some call a complex version of rummy, originated in China in the 19th century.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The board began to shake and flash purple; my whole body jiggled.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees led, 4-3, going into the eighth, but the inning began to unravel when reliever Fernando Cruz issued a one-walk to Jakob Marsee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Chappel begins with two different visions of elder care that arose in the late nineteenth century.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Giggly Squad co-hosts lightly addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Bravo series, which arose after Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship on Tuesday.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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One person is dead after trying to put out a fire started by an electric-bicycle battery in a San Jose apartment, fire officials said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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What started as a personal endeavor evolved into something much larger.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trade with China commenced in 1553.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon shared the fun fact on X once the court commenced arguments Wednesday morning, but her post drew some backlash, with critics saying no such chair exists.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, Higgins and Chase appeared destined to go in the direction before unique circumstances of sharing the same agent put those deals back on track in March 2025.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her work has appeared in the Washington Post, Bloomberg Businessweek, Eater, Bravo, Racked, Refinery29, and many more publications.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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So while there was nostalgia playing here for the first time as a big-leaguer, Stewart also understood the task at hand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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On March 24, there was one sequence when Jackson won the first rep only for Shelton to come back with a one-handed catch for a touchdown.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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Iran has formed human chains in the past around its nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The moon has patterns of ejecta that formed when asteroids struck the lunar surface and then ejected material onto the surface.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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The regime ruthlessly cracked down on hundreds of thousands of demonstrators who emerged in the streets in late December and early January.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The betting market for the 2026 Masters is live, and one clear leader has emerged in the clubhouse.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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