ORIGINATES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

originates

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present tense third-person singular of originate

as in begins

to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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Recent Examples of originates Fonseca Porto Siroco Extra Dry White Port Crisp as a new dollar bill with delicate floral and bitter notes, this bottling takes its name from the Mediterranean wind that originates in North Africa. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Private capital and foreign governments are still building on mRNA, and a growing share of the world’s programs now originates in China. — Jeff Coller, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 The biggest share of overdose deaths involves fentanyl, which originates mostly in China and Mexico. — Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 The Rhine originates in the Swiss Alps and flows to the North Sea. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 My real worry is that a genuine dislocation could see everything move down together--equities, gold, even short/intermediate Treasuries--if the shock originates in the dollar, inflation, or fiscal credibility rather than growth. — Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Researchers have warned unsustainable use of the Rio Grande — which originates in Colorado and extends into Mexico — threatens water security for millions of people. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 El Niño is a global climate pattern that originates in the Pacific Ocean. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 This shower, which originates from the debris of Comet 96P/Machholz, typically produces about 25 meteors per hour. — Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

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Currently, free agency begins five days after the World Series, with no expiration on when players can sign.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
That window begins either with their first year in college or the year following their 19th birthday, whichever comes first.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of begins

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In late 2023, Isabella was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma—a common malignant brain tumor that arises in the cerebellum, a part of the brain located at the base of the skull.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Aug. 2026
So, when the next challenge arises, managers can move past superficial symptoms and identify the underlying organizational roadblocks.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of arises

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The Jet Set to the Beekman package commences with a Blade helicopter flight to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan (from eligible departure points), where a house car will then take you to the Beekman’s West Turret penthouse.

— Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026

Definition of commences

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Security camera footage shows the shocking moment flood water crashes through the Nepal-China border area, with people seen running away as the water appears to wipe out everything in its path.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
The squiggly logo is identical to its London counterpart save for the circumflex, which appears to have been lost in translation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of appears

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The highway to get there is a single-lane road for miles and miles and miles, and there’s sagebrush all around.

— Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
There is a lot riding on Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech here Friday morning at the Fed’s storied annual retreat in the Tetons.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of is

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In a linebacker room with shallow depth, don’t be surprised if Ili emerges early.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The feature bowed at the Halloween box office in October 2020 and was based on his own 2017 short about a parking lot attendant haunted by a monster who emerges from touchscreen gagets.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

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