as in begins
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originates
The studio Sanzigen was responsible for this part of production, reserved for when the film touched upon the ‘ethereal’ dimension from which Okon originates.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
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Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
While clouds can block your view of an aurora, the phenomenon itself originates hundreds of miles above normal weather systems.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
The river itself originates more than 100 miles from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Some have also raised pointed questions about whether BPC-157 originates in the human body at all.
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Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Exact size unknown The asteroid originates from the asteroid belt, an area between Mars and Jupiter, Binzel explained.
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Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings.
—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
While clouds can block your view of an aurora, the phenomenon itself originates hundreds of miles above normal weather systems.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
The river itself originates more than 100 miles from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
Some have also raised pointed questions about whether BPC-157 originates in the human body at all.
—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
1 June 2026
But there is also the possibility that the neutrino originates from a diffuse flux produced by a population of extreme accelerators, such as blazars.
—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Exact size unknown The asteroid originates from the asteroid belt, an area between Mars and Jupiter, Binzel explained.
—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
The phrase actually originates from a speech by 19th-century Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) leader Charles Stewart Parnell.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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As with fighting the coronavirus pandemic and the climate crisis, the urgency of the problem will likely only sink in when the need arises.
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Lucena said it has not been invited to participate in a mission to Venezuela yet but will be ready if the opportunity arises.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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The Women’s Super League transfer window commences one day after the Premier League’s, on Tuesday, June 16.
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For borrowers looking to purchase a home or refinance their current one in this climate, however, there are also some strategic moves worth considering now, before the Fed's June meeting even commences.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Everyday life appears laid-back.
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Rothrock said there is no specific type of offender, such as a foreign visitor unaware of American laws.
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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New growth comes in gradually, and the fuller picture usually emerges around 12 months after the hair transplant procedure.
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The adult screwworm fly emerges from the soil after seven to 54 days.
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“Originates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originates. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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