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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
Because these newly real particles originated as a pair, they are entangled, retaining a connection regardless of how far they may be separated.
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Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Although its exact origins can’t be accurately traced, curling is a sport believed to have originated in the 16th century.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Searchers found a debris field near where the alert originated, along with a body in the water and an empty life raft, the Coast Guard has said.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Tres leches cake originated in Latin America, though its exact birthplace is disputed—Nicaragua, Mexico, Venezuela, and other countries claim it as their own.
—Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Though the practice of celebrating Black History Month originated in America, other countries have since started celebrating.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The local protests were an extension of a similar event that originated in Minnesota.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Hynde and Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne circulated Standing in the Doorway as nine revelatory installments of a Dylan Lockdown Series, and for her, too, the adventure originated in Rough and Rowdy Ways.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2026
Although its exact origins can’t be accurately traced, curling is a sport believed to have originated in the 16th century.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Searchers found a debris field near where the alert originated, along with a body in the water and an empty life raft, the Coast Guard has said.
—Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2026
Tres leches cake originated in Latin America, though its exact birthplace is disputed—Nicaragua, Mexico, Venezuela, and other countries claim it as their own.
—Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Though the practice of celebrating Black History Month originated in America, other countries have since started celebrating.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The local protests were an extension of a similar event that originated in Minnesota.
—Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026
Hynde and Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne circulated Standing in the Doorway as nine revelatory installments of a Dylan Lockdown Series, and for her, too, the adventure originated in Rough and Rowdy Ways.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Celebs began wearing the anti-ICE pins at Sundance Film Festival and the Golden Globes.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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That spirit led him to cofound Hummingbird Resources a year earlier, which began as a grassroots exploration company and today operates mines in three West African countries.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2026
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When talk of protest or political conflict arose this week, Coventry tried to downplay it to keep the focus on the Games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Among the leading causes, at least 28 were the result of an argument, 22 arose from domestic incidents and 14 had an undetermined motive.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins started the month of February with a goalie fight during their Stadium Series matchup at the home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Strong got the run started with a three-point play and the Huskies sliced through Tennessee's pressure defense for layups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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As litigation commenced and DHS officials were called to testify, judges became frustrated at the rampant false testimony and disobedience of the government.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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That all changed Wednesday evening, when the Metro Mesa League opener commenced between the two schools at Olympian.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Researchers said some images appeared to include children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was being held on the ground when an officer appeared to remove a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In between acts, there was a dance intermission featuring background dancers, including a solo female dancer performing a contemporary piece, before the stage opened to a full dance performance.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Detectives did not indicate that there was any connection between the two incidents.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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These three apparently disconnected facts exploded in my head and, after a lot of research, formed the narrative engine of The Grave Tattoo, a contemporary thriller with its roots firmly in the tail end of the eighteenth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Saman, who asked ABC News not to use his full name for fear of his safety, was in Rasht -- the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast -- when the major protests formed.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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