as in began
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The formats hotbed of The Netherlands, where The Traitors originated, came out well from K7’s decade-topping list – the first time such data has been compiled – with The Floor from Talpa Studios coming second at 32 adaptations since 2020.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bauck confirmed the state health department has investigated three cases, two of which originated in Minnesota and one involving a person who caught it in another state before coming home.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Investigators with Spire Gas and the Missouri State Fire Marshals’ Office determined the explosion originated in Box’s apartment, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, a classic Portuguese casserole of salt cod, potatoes, onions, olives, and eggs, originated in Porto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The results were validated with field measurements from excavations and drilling, along with simulations confirming the radar signals originated beneath the debris.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2026
But the use and name of concentration camps originated far earlier.
—Alex Braithwaite, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Boys’ Love, also known as BL, is a genre of male romantic stories that originated in Japan and expanded across Asia over the past two decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
There are many foods and traditional Mexican dishes that have originated in the region.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Bauck confirmed the state health department has investigated three cases, two of which originated in Minnesota and one involving a person who caught it in another state before coming home.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Investigators with Spire Gas and the Missouri State Fire Marshals’ Office determined the explosion originated in Box’s apartment, the statement said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 5, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, a classic Portuguese casserole of salt cod, potatoes, onions, olives, and eggs, originated in Porto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
The results were validated with field measurements from excavations and drilling, along with simulations confirming the radar signals originated beneath the debris.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 1 May 2026
But the use and name of concentration camps originated far earlier.
—Alex Braithwaite, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Boys’ Love, also known as BL, is a genre of male romantic stories that originated in Japan and expanded across Asia over the past two decades.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
There are many foods and traditional Mexican dishes that have originated in the region.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Chase Meidroth began the inning with a single.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Hoagland handed me a small metal detector—the Minelab Gold Monster 2000—and began his lesson.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Even with the new tunnel machines, obstacles arose.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The goal was to play a patient game then jump on the offensive when opportunities arose rather than trying to force the issue and abdicate defensive responsibilities.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Charlotte pitcher Shane Smith, who started opening day for the Sox, suffered a right rotator cuff strain.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The news comes a few weeks after Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) boss Ravi Ahuja commenced a months-long layoffs process that will impact a few hundred of its 12,000 global staff.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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Anika Reed The Beyoncé Gala has finally commenced.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The man appeared to ask Albee what was the point of helping him, the bodycam footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Unlike last year’s blue carpet, this year’s carpet appeared intentionally forgotten by time with grass creeping up the steps.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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After the Knicks had already demoralized the Sixers three times too many, there was still time on the clock for one more haymaker, one more seismic punch to put Philadelphia, already on the ropes far sooner than its fan base had anticipated, out for good.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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There was evidence of mice where all three of the deceased had worked, and one person had numerous mice in their home, according to the public health office for Mono County, home to Mammoth Lakes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Arts institutions in the area have formed an association to resist the development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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News of the incidents emerged Tuesday when a video taken April 23 appeared to show federal agents placing crew members in a van in the B Street Pier parking lot.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Wu Tsai has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in the WNBA, guiding and elevating her team in a way that other teams are still trying to emulate.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
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