as in begins
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originates
The phrase actually originates from a speech by 19th-century Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) leader Charles Stewart Parnell.
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Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Eastern Alabama and northwest Georgia share a river system that originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows through both states on the way to Mobile Bay.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
While cotija, which originates from Cotija, Mexico, doesn’t have official documentation rules, all cotija is made with cow’s milk.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
The group originates from Brooklyn and formed while the members were in high school.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Eastern Alabama and northwest Georgia share a river system that originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows through both states on the way to Mobile Bay.
—Dylan Jackson, ABC News, 6 May 2026
While cotija, which originates from Cotija, Mexico, doesn’t have official documentation rules, all cotija is made with cow’s milk.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
The group originates from Brooklyn and formed while the members were in high school.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
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What begins as self-expression could become real opportunity.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Now, the Clippers’ work begins with the clarity of a valuable short-term asset rather than a long-term asset.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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However, Microsoft is pushing back on the report, saying the threat only arises if a hacker has control over the user’s PC, which could occur through a malware infection.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2026
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Last month, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick teamed up to share an emotional and historic win at the Zurich Classic before Alex recorded back-to-back top 10 finishes in his first two solo PGA Tour starts.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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When that structure exists, the organization stops reacting and starts operating strategically.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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There are still a couple of questions to be answered though even as construction commences on the 67,500-capacity facility, which will be next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) south of downtown Cleveland.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Fighting appears to shift in Ukraine’s favor The correlation of forces in the war has shifted in recent months.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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But there is still interest in games not involving the best available teams.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), there is no residency requirement to file a lawsuit challenging a project’s environmental review.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Meaning emerges through ritual, drift, and return to form a meditation on the fragility of existence.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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This affects her professional life, but a bigger worry emerges from the shadows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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“Originates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originates. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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