originates

verb

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 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 The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
  1. begins
  2. arises
  3. starts
  4. commences
  5. appears
  6. is
  7. emerges
Verb
  • Whereas 20 years ago, banks began recruiting for summer interns in the spring, today the process begins two years ahead of time.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Thirty years later, after his neighbor’s son, Mitch Diller (Aaron Holliday), is involved in a devastating motorcycle crash, Tom begins to believe his brother’s spirit may have returned.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of begins
Verb
  • From Melikova’s intimate prose and local industry connections arises an essential sensory texture of national belonging, alongside a moral register sharp enough to carry a critical charge and light enough to keep it wry.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The problem arises when technological innovation is mistaken for social policy.
    — Sonia Murrow, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of arises
Verb
  • What starts as harmless tailing quickly evolves into something much more dangerous — Bret’s high-speed pursuit isn’t subtle, and Robert turns the tables on him by pulling over and then tapping Bret’s Mercedes 450SL from behind.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That starts with creating a clear connection between your domain, website, social profiles, customer communications and digital experiences.
    — Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of starts
Verb
  • With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.
    — Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of commences
Verb
  • What appears to be a career transition can feel a lot like grief.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The video on the social media platform appears to have since been taken down.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of appears
Verb
  • But there is no current US market segment along the lines of electric pickup smaller than a regular truck but still with room for a family of four.
    — Michael Ballaban, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The executive noted that at many busy airports, there is no room for building new terminals and hangars or extending ramp space, making acquisitions the only way to gain entry.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of is
Verb
  • These are small bumps along the stem where new growth emerges.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Future studies will need to determine exactly which magnetic state emerges and whether it can be reliably controlled in real-world devices.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerges

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