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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
In fact, the phrase originated in cricket and spread to many sports, including soccer, darts and horse racing.
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Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The sport originated in 16th century Scotland, where people slid rough stones on frozen lakes.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Based on the district’s technology system, school personnel had an idea where the communications originated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Chess, meanwhile, is thought to have originated in ancient India, and nobody really knows when or where backgammon originated.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
According to Ono, the fire originated in a smoker.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
These partnerships mark the latest licensing deals Paramount has struck for the heroes in a half shell characters originated by comic book creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The chicken dish that originated in Mississippi has been popular ever since it was published in 1987.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
The sport originated in 16th century Scotland, where people slid rough stones on frozen lakes.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Based on the district’s technology system, school personnel had an idea where the communications originated.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Chess, meanwhile, is thought to have originated in ancient India, and nobody really knows when or where backgammon originated.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
According to Ono, the fire originated in a smoker.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
These partnerships mark the latest licensing deals Paramount has struck for the heroes in a half shell characters originated by comic book creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
The chicken dish that originated in Mississippi has been popular ever since it was published in 1987.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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The Seahawks’ victory completed a season that began with an NFC West loss to the 49ers at Lumen Field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The show began with Bad Bunny peering through some tall grass as if in a sugar cane field in Puerto Rico.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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The following year, a controversy arose after the couple was sued by a neighboring couple for installing a solid cedar fence that blocked the neighbors’ views of Lake Michigan.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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At one point, a mysterious conflict arose between two women who were both sitting alone, a row apart.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Belgium international has started to utilise his physical traits, increasingly aggressive in duels and more willing to dominate his opponent.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Villa, who started the taqueria as a pop-up in the Highland Park neighborhood in 2018, took to Instagram to express gratitude for the opportunity, underscoring his family’s immigrant background.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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TikTok and Snap settled with a plaintiff involved in the case before the trial commenced.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny commenced his historic performance with a stage set evoking Puerto Rican history, beginning with the brutal legacy of Spanish imperialism on the island.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
9 Feb. 2026
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren turned around to get face-to-face with Diabate and the two appeared to butt heads.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Importantly, there was no access to our member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, or member direct messages or profiles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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All the while, there was the cancer.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cannon and Lee formed a partnership at the start of 2019.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The legendary punk rock band formed in California’s East Bay and was a seminal part of the early 1990s Bay Area music scene before going on to massive mainstream success.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But since his 2016 debut, Bad Bunny has emerged as the leader of a new cohort of barrier-breaking artists, among them Karol G, J Balvin, Anitta and Peso Pluma, who are globalizing the genre and redefining crossover appeal with their fierce cultural pride.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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