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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The network originated in Stephenville, Texas, about 78 miles southwest of Fort Worth, and takes its name from the first three digits of the city’s 76401 ZIP code.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The findings add to growing evidence that suggests where plague might have originated, experts say — and also challenge ideas about what enabled plague to spread.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The accounts where the claim originated did not appear to be directly part of Russian disinformation networks.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
As a result, creditors with valid judgments may still have collection rights, even if the underlying debt originated many years ago.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Jackson, who originated the role in both the Off Broadway and Broadway productions of the musical, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter, will return to the role on Tuesday, September 8, playing through Sunday, January 3, 2027, at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The show originated on London’s West End and won seven Olivier Awards including best musical.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 June 2026
The June 5 clip has garnered over 17 million views since it was first posted, and the hack itself appears to have originated among South Korean social media users.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To win the game that originated in China in the mid-1800s, players complete their hand with a 14th tile.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
The findings add to growing evidence that suggests where plague might have originated, experts say — and also challenge ideas about what enabled plague to spread.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
The accounts where the claim originated did not appear to be directly part of Russian disinformation networks.
—Elliott Goat, TheWeek, 17 June 2026
As a result, creditors with valid judgments may still have collection rights, even if the underlying debt originated many years ago.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Jackson, who originated the role in both the Off Broadway and Broadway productions of the musical, earning a Tony Award nomination for the latter, will return to the role on Tuesday, September 8, playing through Sunday, January 3, 2027, at Broadway’s Richard Rodgers Theatre.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The show originated on London’s West End and won seven Olivier Awards including best musical.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 June 2026
The June 5 clip has garnered over 17 million views since it was first posted, and the hack itself appears to have originated among South Korean social media users.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 16 June 2026
To win the game that originated in China in the mid-1800s, players complete their hand with a 14th tile.
—Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The Hurricanes began to assume control of the series after falling behind by the score of 4-0 in Game 3.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Trump’s birthday began with a new round of Israeli military strikes in Beirut, which the country said was in response to projectiles fired by the militant group Hezbollah at Israel.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Serious legal questions also arose as to whether ESG violated fiduciary duty laws and if DEI is discriminatory.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The yoke arose from an inflection point.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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One last comeback The Spurs started the fourth quarter by rebuilding their lead – a huge dunk by Wembanayama extended the lead to a nine-point margin with 10 minutes to go.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The grounds crew got the tarp down just before the rain started pouring a few minutes later.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
14 June 2026
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In preparation for the aircraft’s arrival next year, Qantas pilots have commenced training on Australia’s first A350 simulator in Sydney and with British Airways in the UK.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Years later, on May 24, 2011, Casey's trial commenced in Orlando.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Maxi Falcon, the Herons’ other Uruguayan, has never appeared for his senior national team.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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During the morning low tide, while there was still a small stretch of sand, excavators were working to pile large rip-rap boulders next to the base of the crumbling Pacifica Pier.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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While there was movement on the bases for both starters, the game lulled until the seventh.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Thekla’s war on Stardom AEW women’s world champion Thekla has set her eyes on Stardom and re-opened the wound that formed following her departure from New Japan Pro-Wrestling.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Palestine Action has carried out direct action protests at military and industrial sites in the UK since it was formed in 2020, including breaking into facilities owned by Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems UK.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In January, Rein Security emerged from stealth to create a platform that actually tracks what AI agents do.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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