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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
Read along to find out about where the viral social media trend originated from.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Those roles originated at the Booth Theatre on Broadway by Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters, respectively.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The Regent’s Slide originated 450 feet above the roadway.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth police believe that video originated from an extremist hate group overseas, officials said at the time.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Police are continuing to investigate where the emails originated.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The project originated from a news story and took shape during a residency at the Museum of Imagined Futures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the theories of how this holiday originated connects it to European farmers in the 18th Century.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The system originated over the southern Plains, where strong wind shear and moderate instability produced tornadoes and severe gusts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Those roles originated at the Booth Theatre on Broadway by Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters, respectively.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The Regent’s Slide originated 450 feet above the roadway.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth police believe that video originated from an extremist hate group overseas, officials said at the time.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Police are continuing to investigate where the emails originated.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
The project originated from a news story and took shape during a residency at the Museum of Imagined Futures.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
One of the theories of how this holiday originated connects it to European farmers in the 18th Century.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The system originated over the southern Plains, where strong wind shear and moderate instability produced tornadoes and severe gusts.
—Brandi D. Addison, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Using products by celeb-favorite skin care brand iS Clinical, Flores began by cleansing Williams' skin with the lightweight Cleansing Complex before spraying his skin with a Copper Firming Mist.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, speculation of their breakup arose in early 2024 when the two wiped their Instagrams of each other.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
9 Jan. 2026
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The original postponement announcement stated NASA was monitoring a medical concern that arose Wednesday afternoon.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Officials then searched the children’s home and commenced an air and ground search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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In 2012, whiskey production commenced at the distillery, with bottles hitting the market a few years later.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had completed three semesters of college before the incident, appeared in court on Monday and was appointed a public defender, CNN reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ezeiruaku, 22, was a second-round draft pick out of Boston College in 2025 and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, including nine starts.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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There was also the possibility of the Panthers activating interior offensive lineman Chandler Zavala ahead of Saturday’s game.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Years later, in June 2023, the FBI and the Department of Justice said there was no credible evidence of foul play in his death, according to a DOJ report.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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On he west side of 35W, agents formed a line along the Lake Street corridor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Despite the uncertainty of his role entering training camp, Scott eventually formed a versatile safety trio with Moehrig and Ransom.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Led by teenage phenom Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks have emerged after years in the rebuilding wilderness as a legitimate playoff contender.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Python has emerged as the dominant language for building and experimenting with models.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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