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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
The fourth dimension, which originated in the eighteenth century and was mathematically theorized in the nineteenth, both described diagrammable space and functioned as an expression of time.
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Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
In practice, though, the list is largely made up of people who bump into each other at the Century Association or the Center for Architecture; even firms that originated abroad, like Snøhetta (Norway) and BIG (Denmark), have essentially become local.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Weiner believes points out there are many, occasionally competing, theories as to how April Fools' Day originated.
—Tom Fish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Stand-up partially originated here in the West Village of the 1950s, at coffeehouses where folk musicians and beatnik poets also performed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In Charlotte specifically, most out-of-state moves to the metro originated from nearby states South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, according to a midyear analysis by U-Haul.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The two most commonly found in urban areas are the black rat (Rattus rattus), which originated in India about 3,000 years ago, and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), which hails from Mongolia and China and probably didn’t arrive in Europe until around the 1300s.
—Jason Bittel, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The role was originated by Danny Burstein, who won a Tony for the role.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The killing of the two officers was seen by experts as an example of how the sovereign citizen movement that originated in the United States has taken root in Australia and now carries the threat of violence.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
In practice, though, the list is largely made up of people who bump into each other at the Century Association or the Center for Architecture; even firms that originated abroad, like Snøhetta (Norway) and BIG (Denmark), have essentially become local.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Weiner believes points out there are many, occasionally competing, theories as to how April Fools' Day originated.
—Tom Fish, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Stand-up partially originated here in the West Village of the 1950s, at coffeehouses where folk musicians and beatnik poets also performed.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In Charlotte specifically, most out-of-state moves to the metro originated from nearby states South Carolina, Florida and Georgia, according to a midyear analysis by U-Haul.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
The two most commonly found in urban areas are the black rat (Rattus rattus), which originated in India about 3,000 years ago, and the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), which hails from Mongolia and China and probably didn’t arrive in Europe until around the 1300s.
—Jason Bittel, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
The role was originated by Danny Burstein, who won a Tony for the role.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
The killing of the two officers was seen by experts as an example of how the sovereign citizen movement that originated in the United States has taken root in Australia and now carries the threat of violence.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The board began to shake and flash purple; my whole body jiggled.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees led, 4-3, going into the eighth, but the inning began to unravel when reliever Fernando Cruz issued a one-walk to Jakob Marsee.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Chappel begins with two different visions of elder care that arose in the late nineteenth century.—
Trevor Jackson,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Giggly Squad co-hosts lightly addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Bravo series, which arose after Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship on Tuesday.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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One person is dead after trying to put out a fire started by an electric-bicycle battery in a San Jose apartment, fire officials said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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What started as a personal endeavor evolved into something much larger.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trade with China commenced in 1553.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon shared the fun fact on X once the court commenced arguments Wednesday morning, but her post drew some backlash, with critics saying no such chair exists.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Vance appeared at a Republican fundraising event in the city, according to someone familiar with the matter.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the Iran war in its fifth week, attacks in the Middle East continued and there was still no clear end to the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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There was consensus on protecting the victims.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the past year, many similar minyans have formed in such places as Brooklyn and Boston.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The church had formed a working team to determine its eligibility and capacity to make the initial application, and, having had a study and additional discussion with the Church Council, an application was made, according to the congregation.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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The regime ruthlessly cracked down on hundreds of thousands of demonstrators who emerged in the streets in late December and early January.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The betting market for the 2026 Masters is live, and one clear leader has emerged in the clubhouse.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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