as in began
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The myth originated during World War II when Londoners sheltering from German warplanes in subway stations had to endure bites from mosquitoes.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The hypothesis is that the object that has recently been ripped apart by the white dwarf could have originated from this debris disk of material that survived the death of the star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The role was originated on Broadway by Tony winner Karen Olivo.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Dating back to the 1800s, Brandy Snap cookie originated in England and become widely known for their thin, lacy texture and delicate crunch.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Origin Story The idea for 31 Days of Halloween originated in late 2023 during a discussion about Christmas decorations on the town square.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
South Korea’s military said the missiles, which were the first launched by its neighbor in five months, originated from an area south of Pyongyang and flew about 220 miles toward the northeast.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Emulating a Tri-Share model that originated in Michigan in 2021, Kansas City will receive $3 million in a matching grant from the state to put towards the one-year program that leaders are expecting to roll out over the next few months.
—Pj Green
october 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Mayor John McCann said the name originated from Filipino organizations and residents who sought recognition for veterans and their families.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The hypothesis is that the object that has recently been ripped apart by the white dwarf could have originated from this debris disk of material that survived the death of the star.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The role was originated on Broadway by Tony winner Karen Olivo.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Dating back to the 1800s, Brandy Snap cookie originated in England and become widely known for their thin, lacy texture and delicate crunch.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
Origin Story The idea for 31 Days of Halloween originated in late 2023 during a discussion about Christmas decorations on the town square.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
South Korea’s military said the missiles, which were the first launched by its neighbor in five months, originated from an area south of Pyongyang and flew about 220 miles toward the northeast.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Emulating a Tri-Share model that originated in Michigan in 2021, Kansas City will receive $3 million in a matching grant from the state to put towards the one-year program that leaders are expecting to roll out over the next few months.
—Pj Green
october 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Mayor John McCann said the name originated from Filipino organizations and residents who sought recognition for veterans and their families.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Many Federal Aviation Administration facilities are so critically short on controllers that just a few absences can cause disruptions, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said that more air traffic controllers have been calling in sick since the shutdown began.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That is when the gruelling road back to fitness began.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Controversy arose earlier this year after residents, a council member and the mayor declared a cooling station set up for homeless residents and others without adequate heating and cooling as unacceptable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Wise told the Statesman by phone that the arrest arose from an argument with his then-wife.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Oct. 2025
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Team-mates who had started the match were entitled to a greater share of the blame.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 1977, Rosalynn Carter started the tradition of the office of the first lady being located in the wing, alongside the social secretary.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The split commenced a contentious court battle in which the former model requested $175,057 in child support payments, a $45,000 increase from a tentative payment order, during a two-day Santa Barbara court hearing in August, according to People.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thus commenced an awkward situation in which the next Rutgers president would inherit an athletic director who had just been hired by his predecessor.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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Her writing has also appeared in leading publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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But when Ronnie set the theater's copy of The Music Man in motion on the projector, Matty appeared on screen holding what looked like a baby swaddled in a blanket.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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In backrooms, there was none of the surveillance tech that reputable casinos use to catch players cheating.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Usiripalli allegedly formed a gun with his fingers when approached by flight crew members, according to prosecutors.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The commitment to one another has spanned more than 65 years and Giammetti believes the couturier’s faithfulness to his own style formed a cornerstone of his success.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Similar chatter has emerged during past election years since the dawn of the 22nd Amendment, but usually in a more light-hearted nature.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, in March photos emerged of a series of new barge-like PLA ships dubbed Shuiqiao that can link together to form a loading dock from over a half-mile out to sea—drastically boosting Beijing’s land invasion potency.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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