as in began
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
Both companies have acknowledged the billing problem originated on their end and isn’t a reflection of anything customers did wrong, although some customers ignored or missed requests to update their payment information.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The gang is based in south Minneapolis and originated in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Dillon will play Chris Adams, the role originated by Yul Brynner in the original 1960 film.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Attendees will also learn how to Lindy Hop, a swing dance that originated in Harlem in the 1920s.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The gunfire appeared to have originated from two groups of people who began shooting at each other near Grand and Euclid avenues, authorities said, leaving dozens of shell casings on the ground and sending hundreds of people scrambling for safety.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Its name originated as a joke, but Speed Rack, the world’s first and only all-women and femme bartending competition, is anything but.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
How California’s elderly parole rules work California’s elderly parole program originated from a federal court order in the long-running Plata-Coleman prison health care case against the state.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Paul also was equally clear that ideas were never enough on their own and that the ones that deserved to be taken most seriously originated from the people whose lives would be most impacted by their adoption or rejection.
—Chelsea Clinton, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
The gang is based in south Minneapolis and originated in the late 1990s to early 2000s.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Dillon will play Chris Adams, the role originated by Yul Brynner in the original 1960 film.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Attendees will also learn how to Lindy Hop, a swing dance that originated in Harlem in the 1920s.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
The gunfire appeared to have originated from two groups of people who began shooting at each other near Grand and Euclid avenues, authorities said, leaving dozens of shell casings on the ground and sending hundreds of people scrambling for safety.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Its name originated as a joke, but Speed Rack, the world’s first and only all-women and femme bartending competition, is anything but.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
How California’s elderly parole rules work California’s elderly parole program originated from a federal court order in the long-running Plata-Coleman prison health care case against the state.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Paul also was equally clear that ideas were never enough on their own and that the ones that deserved to be taken most seriously originated from the people whose lives would be most impacted by their adoption or rejection.
—Chelsea Clinton, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The filmmaker grew particularly animated by the time the final award was announced, more than three hours after the ceremony began.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The creatures rapidly spread along the interconnected coastal highways of a changing world, colonizing new habitats just as the Age of Dinosaurs began around 252 million years ago.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sherri arose in 2022 after Shepherd ably filled in for Wendy Williams at the end of that show’s run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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That first test flight was also plagued by hydrogen fuel leaks before blasting off, as well as a helium issue similar to the one that arose Saturday.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Spurs started slowly but grew into the game.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Cavaliers started 7 of 14 from the field to lead 18-14 through one quarter and shot 56% in the half to eventually build a double-digit advantage and lead 41-30 at the break.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, the fighting commenced with a flurry of slapping, pushing, and grasping; sumo can look like brawling or ballet, a display of brute force or a mastery of martial-arts techniques that share their origins with judo and aikido.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The final full day of the 2025-26 girls wrestling season in San Diego County commenced Saturday with the Masters meet at Eastlake High School.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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European officials want urgent clarity on the matter, however, and French officials appeared to be pushing for the EU to consider using its Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, as a retaliatory measure, if necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard had paint splatter on his jacket and appeared to be clutching something in his pocket that turned out to be a can of spray paint, police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The level and duration of violence depend on a few factors, such as whether there was a succession plan and what kind of alliances are in place with other cartels.—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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But when morning came, and there was no snow, skeptical New Englanders treated the workday like business as usual.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The rooms There are over 200 rooms across multiple categories that range from the dinky-but-perfectly-formed bunk rooms to the three-bed townhouses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Riley said through that commitment, the Lakers legacy had been formed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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When Paramount – a company in disarray and deep financial distress – started courting potential buyers in 2024, Ellison emerged as the white knight.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though players who are bought out by Sunday can join another team at any time and maintain playoff eligibility, no strong buyout candidate has emerged for the Heat.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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