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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Menzel, 54, and Chenoweth, 57, famously originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked in 2003.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The rumor appears to have originated on blog Redanian Intelligence, which claimed that British actor Tom Turner (Beauty and the Beast) had been cast as series narrator.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The local documentary company All Facts originated the grant amid a downturn in local production.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In the same 2025 study, Abdallah found microplastics in coffee drinks that had originated from the machine, in addition to ones from the pods and cups.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 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
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
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The data doesn’t make clear exactly where the money in Korf and Laber’s accounts originated.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Menzel, 54, and Chenoweth, 57, famously originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the Broadway production of Wicked in 2003.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The rumor appears to have originated on blog Redanian Intelligence, which claimed that British actor Tom Turner (Beauty and the Beast) had been cast as series narrator.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The local documentary company All Facts originated the grant amid a downturn in local production.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In the same 2025 study, Abdallah found microplastics in coffee drinks that had originated from the machine, in addition to ones from the pods and cups.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 Nov. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Satellite television brought a plethora of choice into the living room, Western brands began to appear in shops and, for a burgeoning middle class, the definition of success was suddenly rewritten.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Rayo began 2023-24 well under Iraola’s successor Francisco Rodriguez but then started to falter.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Typically coming out in the fall, the publication arose in a time when sophisticated weather forecasting — and even automobiles — didn't exist.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The announcement of a farewell tour brings at least some clarity to the future of the group, after confusion arose amid statements ade on social media in early October by Neal Schon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pandemic deals gave way to record rents, and evictions started up again.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
5 Nov. 2025
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And so, shortly after his startling, spirit-lifting victory in the primary last spring, the gentle flood of inquiries commenced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Though their time on DWTS commenced nearly two decades ago, Julianne, who joined a season before Derek, remembered their playful competitiveness stirring up even further back.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Then too there was a whole other set of incentives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hell there was even a cartoon about it.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the event, several confrontations broke out, but were quickly calmed by police, who had formed a perimeter around Zellerbach Hall.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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As Kimmel went into comedy, Escobedo formed the band Cleto and the Cletones in 1995, mostly playing saxophone.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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People haven’t emerged from their houses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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