as in began
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the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originated
Centaurs are thought to have originated out in the frozen realm beyond Neptune, but later moved in-system after their orbits were perturbed by gravitational resonances with the ice giant.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This is the first of four solar flares on this list to have originated from solar active region AR 13664.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The tradition of bringing Christmas trees into homes is believed to have originated in Germany during the 1600s, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
People power's mixed record Alberto Marquez/AP The people power concept originated in the Philippines in 1986, when mass protests ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Jon Snow, originated on screen by actor Kit Harington in the Emmy-winning HBO drama, returns in the footage, which sets the stage for a new story set during the events of the original series.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Other notable series coming out of Lat-Am for the streamer include the racing driver drama Senna, and the Argentina-originated comic book adaptation El Eternaut.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
The bus originated in Atlanta but had around six or seven stops on the way, and investigators are unsure where the man got on, Kenny said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
This is the first of four solar flares on this list to have originated from solar active region AR 13664.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The tradition of bringing Christmas trees into homes is believed to have originated in Germany during the 1600s, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
People power's mixed record Alberto Marquez/AP The people power concept originated in the Philippines in 1986, when mass protests ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
—Michael Kugelman, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
Jon Snow, originated on screen by actor Kit Harington in the Emmy-winning HBO drama, returns in the footage, which sets the stage for a new story set during the events of the original series.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Other notable series coming out of Lat-Am for the streamer include the racing driver drama Senna, and the Argentina-originated comic book adaptation El Eternaut.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
The bus originated in Atlanta but had around six or seven stops on the way, and investigators are unsure where the man got on, Kenny said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Watch on Deadline ITV’s move is the latest big win for The Assembly, which originated in France two years ago as France 2’s Les Rencontres du Papotin and has since traveled the world with versions in Denmark, Poland, Spain and Australia.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
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Workers at more than a dozen Chicago area Starbucks were on strike Christmas Eve, union organizers said, as baristas escalated a national walkout that began in three cities, including Chicago, on Friday.Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Following the demise of the dinosaurs, Earth’s temperature spiked and put the ocean in a state of turmoil, and the early anglerfish began to explore more of the deep sea.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, scientists found the largest coral is bigger than a blue whale, how anglerfish became deep-sea denizens and that the ability for life to glow arose in the ocean half a billion years ago.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Purnell believes the controversy over the name arose after people heard it and searched online to find out more about the restaurant.Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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In September some jurisdictions started signing a multilateral instrument for implementing the subject-to-tax rule.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That commenced a vagabond tour of the big leagues in which Henderson played for seven different teams over his final eight seasons — including a fourth stint in Oakland in 1998.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Vaccinations commenced in December 2020.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 9mm firearm appeared to be privately made and was loaded with 15 rounds, the warrant affidavit said.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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His writing has appeared in The Week, The Washington Post, The New Republic, Washington Monthly and more.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The reports emerged in Italy but they have been played down by Newcastle and by Howe.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Greenwich Village had emerged as its epicenter.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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