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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
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.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the royal family's website, the lace was appliquéd using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Global, modern-day treats like avocado and chocolate originated in the region as well.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Nice Fish first originated as a successful stage play, later earning an Olivier Award nomination.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Digital Underground originated in Oakland, California, in 1987, founded by Shock G (given name Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright) and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters), and released their first album in 1990.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The group, which consists of 13 men and two women, originated from the Dominican Republic, China, Angola, Mexico and several other countries across South America.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The zebra mascot originated in 1927 under unusual circumstances.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The oldest meteor shower, the Lyrids originated from the comet C/1861 G1, known as Thatcher.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
According to the royal family's website, the lace was appliquéd using the Carrickmacross lace-making technique, which originated in Ireland in the 1820s.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Global, modern-day treats like avocado and chocolate originated in the region as well.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Nice Fish first originated as a successful stage play, later earning an Olivier Award nomination.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Digital Underground originated in Oakland, California, in 1987, founded by Shock G (given name Gregory Jacobs), Chopmaster J (Jimi Dright) and Kenny-K (Kenneth Waters), and released their first album in 1990.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The group, which consists of 13 men and two women, originated from the Dominican Republic, China, Angola, Mexico and several other countries across South America.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The zebra mascot originated in 1927 under unusual circumstances.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The oldest meteor shower, the Lyrids originated from the comet C/1861 G1, known as Thatcher.
—Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Safonov, who began his football career in Krasnodar’s academy aged 12, is not your typical footballer.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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China’s metals industry began this year with its biggest profits in at least a decade as soaring prices for aluminum and copper handed the sector a major boost.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the chance to join Schwarzman arose, Li was in his fourth year working for the NBA in New York.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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The new charges arose from an investigation that was launched when the parents of a boy at the daycare noticed that their child’s genitals were swollen and scabbed, according to the warrant affidavit in Berrios-Otero’s initial arrest.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 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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Then the Spurs started the third quarter half on a 13-0 run and erased that lead before the end of the quarter.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since the season commenced in Australia in March, the F1 WAGs have made their presence known as they've been seen alongside their partners in the paddock and cheering from the stands during races.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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As filming commenced, unforeseen complexities piled up to the sky.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court on April 27 appeared divided over whether Bayer can be sued for failing to warn that the company’s Roundup weed killer may cause cancer, hearing arguments in a major case that could block thousands of lawsuits and shield the company from billions of dollars in potential liability.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some have argued that social media activity amounts to citizen journalism, but mostly citizen journalism appeared to have been displaced or subsumed by social media.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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There was no comedian present (there was, however, a mentalist) for this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but that didn’t stop Jimmy Kimmel from presenting his alternative version of what his WHCD monologue might look like on his Thursday, April 23, show.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is a nonprofit formed in 2009 to operate the 700-acre portion of Grandfather Mountain that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge and Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.—
Mark Price
April 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this week, reports emerged that the pavilion will be accessible to the public only during the Biennale’s pre-opening vernissage (May 5–8), seemingly in compliance with international sanctions against Moscow.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Apparel emerged as the high-risk frontier, showing the sharpest divergence to stand out as the most vulnerable category SOTF covered.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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