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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
Federal officials said the researchers were found with the virus when they were stopped in January at the Detroit Metro Airport after deboarding Delta Flight 229 that originated from Congo Republic, where an outbreak of mpox was occurring.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For the unfamiliar, Pokémon is an international phenomenon that originated in Japan and took off in the late 1990s.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The idea for his bao-nut, however, originated inside Rioja’s kitchen and relied on a simple formula and an assembly line.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
The image helped demonstrate that the reaction began with a mosquito bite rather than an infection that originated in the eye.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The actor originated the role of Handyman Negri on the first season of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1968 and went on to appear in 330 more episodes over all 31 seasons of the show through 2001.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The film’s central concept of an extradimensional network of empty rooms originated on the imageboard website 4chan and was later picked up, and picked over, across Reddit forums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 June 2026
The activity is thought to have originated during various sporting fixtures across North America but received its name after it was televised for a global audience at the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For the unfamiliar, Pokémon is an international phenomenon that originated in Japan and took off in the late 1990s.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The idea for his bao-nut, however, originated inside Rioja’s kitchen and relied on a simple formula and an assembly line.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
The image helped demonstrate that the reaction began with a mosquito bite rather than an infection that originated in the eye.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The actor originated the role of Handyman Negri on the first season of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1968 and went on to appear in 330 more episodes over all 31 seasons of the show through 2001.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The film’s central concept of an extradimensional network of empty rooms originated on the imageboard website 4chan and was later picked up, and picked over, across Reddit forums.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 1 June 2026
The activity is thought to have originated during various sporting fixtures across North America but received its name after it was televised for a global audience at the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
The dish originated at Coconuts Fort Lauderdale, where it’s served with bread to sop up the savory butter medley that settles at the bottom of the bowl.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Sochan began the year with the San Antonio Spurs, the franchise that selected him in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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One of the earliest programs for continuing education came from Harvard University, who began the Harvard Extension School in 1835 in what was then called the Lowell Institute.—
Bryan Penprase,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But serious problems with the House bill quickly arose.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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The strange case of Scary Movie 5 arose during conversations with both Faris and Hall for Entertainment Weekly's Scary Movie cover, ahead of the film's June 5 premiere.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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Oncologists are being flooded with requests as the special access program gets started.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Yet, San Antonio should be well-prepared for the challenge, having beaten the reigning champion Thunder, which started this season 24-1 and swept its first two playoff opponents.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Usyk tried to swarm once the action commenced.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The LPs also commenced his empathetic association with bassist Bob Cranshaw, who appeared on Rollins’ albums for the next half-century.—
Chris Morris,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Breakker stepped up as a tag team champion in Paul’s place but the turmoil in the stable appeared to affect the outcome of the match.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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And markets appeared to agree, as optimism over tech prospects eclipsed geopolitical concerns.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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There was a fireplace, wet bar, and the porch—which faced the water—was almost as large as the main space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Defense Minister Israel Katz denied there was a ceasefire in Lebanon.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Known as Complex 571-7, the site is the last remaining Titan II missile complex left intact from a network of 54 facilities that once formed a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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That reconciliation, and the ones that followed with his siblings, formed the other piece of his recovery.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
1 June 2026
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The discovery emerged from observations collected by Euclid, which is primarily tasked with investigating dark matter and dark energy.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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The looks translated the shape and tension of ballet footwear into eveningwear, while duchesse satin emerged as a defining fabric.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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