as in begins
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originates
The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.
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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
The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Everything originates from the song and its creator.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
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
The name originates from the howling of wolves during the frigid January nights, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Everything originates from the song and its creator.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
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The drones are programmed not to fly over 200 feet and to return to their charging station on their own when the battery level begins to get low.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.—
March 25,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 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 video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The number of infants dying before their first birthday is on the decline in Mecklenburg County, but a recent report shows there is still room to address disparities across the region.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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At one point in the documentary, Suga, one of the group’s rappers, complains that there is too much English on the album.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 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,
1 Apr. 2026
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Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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