originates

verb

Definition of originatesnext
present tense third-person singular of originate
as in begins
to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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  1. begins
  2. arises
  3. starts
  4. appears
  5. emerges
Verb
  • The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.
    Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of begins
Verb
  • The issue arises because the new ERP system introduces best practices for the industry, but some employees resist adapting.
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The real tests, most think, will come when adversity arises and adaptation is required.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of arises
Verb
  • How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Several resorts have been forced to shorten the length of their ski seasons as consistent snow coverage starts later than normal and wanes earlier than in the past.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of starts
Verb
  • Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • That phenomenon occurs when the moon appears larger and brighter than normal because of the sun’s closer-than-usual position to Earth.
    Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of appears
Verb
  • What emerges is a stark contrast between the two.
    Paul M. Collins Jr., The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
  • In its place is a snake with an open mouth, from which another being often emerges.
    James L. Fitzsimmons, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of emerges
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