as in began
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
So, that was a huge unlock for me in terms of just making the work sustainable, which is where the different series, like Botched, What’s in the Fridge, and the ranking content originated from.
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Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Classical biofeedback originated in clinical and research settings during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The species, which originated in Africa and continues to spread throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, can carry dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya, diseases that can be life-threatening to humans.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Korea, after all, is where the term originated, and droves of K-beauty products are formulated specifically to achieve ultimate clarity, bounciness, and light-reflecting dewiness.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Scots have also been spotted topping statues of prominent figures with orange traffic cones -- a tradition that, according to BBC, originated in Glasgow in the '80s when a cone was placed atop the head of the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
One of its biggest bets is Syria, where the Al-Khayyat family originated.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Her defense also requested the court to subpoena the IP address to trace where the messages originated.
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Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The cleats, now scrupulously modeled in 3D simulations, originated as sharp metal nails, the kind sold at a local hardware store.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Classical biofeedback originated in clinical and research settings during the 1960s and 1970s.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The species, which originated in Africa and continues to spread throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, can carry dengue, Zika, yellow fever and chikungunya, diseases that can be life-threatening to humans.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Korea, after all, is where the term originated, and droves of K-beauty products are formulated specifically to achieve ultimate clarity, bounciness, and light-reflecting dewiness.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Scots have also been spotted topping statues of prominent figures with orange traffic cones -- a tradition that, according to BBC, originated in Glasgow in the '80s when a cone was placed atop the head of the Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
One of its biggest bets is Syria, where the Al-Khayyat family originated.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Her defense also requested the court to subpoena the IP address to trace where the messages originated.
—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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Shortly thereafter, people began sharing stories of allegedly being scammed by Miller in a fantasy football league and scouting service.
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The question arose following the ouster from the September primary ballot of Republican Anne Manning Martin by the state Ballot Law Commission.
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In 2025/2026, however, tensions arose when Raphinha relapsed just before the October Clasico lost to Madrid in the Bernabeu.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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On Thursday, the star and producer revealed that production has commenced on Fast Forever, which is set for a March 17, 2028 premiere, the 11th and final chapter in the $7 billion action franchise that launched with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious.
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Carlson, whose rights Anaheim traded to Carolina four days before the free agent signing period commenced, joins a defense corps that includes Victor Hedman, who is one year younger and has played five more career regular season games.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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The ruling did not address whether there was enough cause to remove Cook, based on the fraud allegations brought forth by the administration.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Since the band was formed, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
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This has included an inter-locking network of formal defense alliances, informal agreements, and episodic coalitions of partners formed to counter specific threats.
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Despite the speculation, very few details have emerged, and almost no leaks have surfaced.
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Multiple network insiders said Tuesday afternoon that no clear front-runner has emerged for James, but that money will not drive the decision.
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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