as in begins
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originates
Sandy, rocky soil and extreme heat will never phase ice plant, which originates from Africa.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that originates in the retina and usually affects children under the age of 4, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The group originates from Brooklyn and formed while the members were in high school.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.
—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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s where the concept for this dessert actually originates.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
Retinoblastoma is a rare eye cancer that originates in the retina and usually affects children under the age of 4, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
The group originates from Brooklyn and formed while the members were in high school.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
What are Android makers doing about this There's limited action manufacturers can take on their own since the issue originates at the processor level, which is manufactured by MediaTek.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The word originates from the Arabic word sikka, which means coins.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
The accompanying sound, which originates from user @/hymnuslop’s clip, boasts over 52,000 TikTok posts.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originates
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By Thursday through Saturday, highs are expected to reach near 90 degrees, marking a return to more summer-like conditions just as May begins.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Conflict arises when Jonas’ character turns one of his jam session partner’s tunes into a hit.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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If the right moment arises, however, Miller isn’t afraid to let some emotion fly.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If space starts to operate more like aviation, the pace of discovery could change in ways that ripple far beyond the aerospace industry.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The chatbot starts with questions about a final group project and drills into details based on each student’s answers.—
Jocelyn Gecker,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Falling back to the pack and seven points shy of San Jose, which won 4-1 at BMO Stadium on Sunday, LAFC has seen its recent MLS stumbles coincide with advancing to a two-leg CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal, which commences Wednesday at BMO Stadium and ends May 6 in Toluca, Mexico.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new pact commences on January 2027 after Butterworth’s current deal with Paramount wraps up at the end of the year.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Named for his grandfather, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro has for more than a decade acted as part bodyguard, part gatekeeper to Cuba’s most powerful living figure, always just feet away when Raúl Castro appears in public.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another trend that Lu pinpointed was that the brand appears to maintain long-term relationships with suppliers; of the 800 apparel factories its uses, 314 (almost 40 percent) have worked with the company for over a decade, and 126 have produced garments for H&M for 6-10 yerars.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ken Foster, a professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University, said there is typically a 3- to 6-month lag between an energy price shock and an increase in retail food prices.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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His public defender, Angelle Boudreaux, has argued in court papers that there is no basis to detain Marcoulier.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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Michael’s brother Sonny (James Caan) becomes the de facto crime boss as the Corleones prosecute a turf war against their rivals, and Michael eventually emerges as the new, and much more ruthless boss, much to the horror of his wife, Kay (Diane Keaton).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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