as in begins
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originates
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.
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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
The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
However, security researchers have suspected that LeakBase originates from Russia, suggesting that its administrators remain free.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The name originates from the sun reflecting off the snow causing eye soreness.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The language, which originates predominantly from northern Sweden, is now spoken by fewer than 30 people worldwide—and Barruk’s music is a beautiful way to experience it.
—Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
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
The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2026
However, security researchers have suspected that LeakBase originates from Russia, suggesting that its administrators remain free.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
The name originates from the sun reflecting off the snow causing eye soreness.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
The language, which originates predominantly from northern Sweden, is now spoken by fewer than 30 people worldwide—and Barruk’s music is a beautiful way to experience it.
—Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Feb. 2026
The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
The jacquard design data maps the journey of the Wisteria sinensis plant, which originates from China.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the FedEx driver charged with kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand in 2022, begins Tuesday morning in Fort Worth.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The revival begins with Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, attending Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary party, according to Hulu.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their results showed that the unusual absorption behavior arises from interactions between excitons, which carry energy, and charge-transfer states, where electrons move between molecules.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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The workshop discusses how to specify health care preferences before an urgent medical situation arises.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The league, composed mostly of former college players, starts each session with a draft to keep the teams even.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Those big tires with big sidewalls soak up a lot of the road chatter before the suspension even starts suspending.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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But the Passover Seder also commences the 50-day historical journey to Mount Sinai, the metaphorical site where the Jewish people received the Torah, the laws and traditions that gave shape to their journey, their culture and societal structure.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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All changes take effect June 18 except for Cartagena, which commences June 11.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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The second video appears to capture the moment that prompted a call to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ceasefire mostly appears to be holding.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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While there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from fashion icons, finding your signature aesthetic requires a touch of introspection.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa There is no spa, but there is a charming pool area with green-and-white striped chaise lounges and grass-green sun umbrellas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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In detailing the chain of events that compelled Hulu to move on, what emerges is a case study of how not to handle the reboot of a valuable TV franchise.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2026
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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