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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The species also adds to other related animals found in northeastern and central Africa, suggesting dyrosaurids were widespread during this time period, and this region may actually be where the group originated, according to the study.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The collaboration originated from a casual conversation between friends, which evolved into one of Elwood’s most personal projects to date.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Takako Fuji originated the role of Kayako when the character and concept that would become The Grudge were still being refined back in Japan in the late '90s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Troy Hunt also confirmed the dataset originated from Synthient’s collection of infostealer logs, not from a single platform or recent attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Louis McCartney originated the role of Henry on the West End in London and Broadway in New York.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Miami vs Tampa Cubanos But some say the Cubano, or the new American version of it, originated in Tampa.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The quake originated roughly 24 miles below the Earth’s surface, a depth typical for seismic activity in the tectonically active Aleutian arc.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The collaboration originated from a casual conversation between friends, which evolved into one of Elwood’s most personal projects to date.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Takako Fuji originated the role of Kayako when the character and concept that would become The Grudge were still being refined back in Japan in the late '90s.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
Troy Hunt also confirmed the dataset originated from Synthient’s collection of infostealer logs, not from a single platform or recent attack.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
At first glance, the library walls appear to boast real leather wall-coverings, which originated centuries ago.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
Louis McCartney originated the role of Henry on the West End in London and Broadway in New York.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Miami vs Tampa Cubanos But some say the Cubano, or the new American version of it, originated in Tampa.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The quake originated roughly 24 miles below the Earth’s surface, a depth typical for seismic activity in the tectonically active Aleutian arc.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The ad-wraps issue arose in recent years as directors heard rider complaints.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
29 Oct. 2025
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Over the following months, questions arose about the boat's ownership and the couple's inability to pay for the boat's removal.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays got the scoring started early and fast after outfielder Davis Schneider took Dodgers starter Blake Snell deep in the first inning.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft started reaping the benefits of its investment Tuesday as OpenAI restructured to give Microsoft a 27% stake in the company, worth about $135 billion.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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As one of Stephen King‘s scariest pieces of IP gets the HBO Max series treatment, the bloodbath has commenced with the first episode.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The battle of the crustless sandwiches has commenced.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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Her writing has also appeared in leading publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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There was a distinct set of tales dealing with demons who collected idle chatter in churches, and, over time, these stories were folded into the expanding legend of Tutivillus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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There was a lot of nervous smiling.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli allegedly formed a gun with his fingers when approached by flight crew members, according to prosecutors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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News of a Call of Duty movie emerged earlier this year, with Puck reporting that Paramount had turned down a pitch from Steven Spielberg to adapt the game into a feature film.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since the city fell to the Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday, the doctors have been kidnapped and reports have emerged of a massacre at the hospital.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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