as in began
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of originated
California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.
—
Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 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
Investigators believe the infections originated from IV nutrition mixtures produced at a facility in Toluca.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Federal prosecutors have said the fake electors plot originated in Wisconsin.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
This originated from the language used by von der Leyen in the November press conference.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway, and made cameos in the film.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The gunman got off a bus that originated in Atlanta and made several stops along the way, Kenny said.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
According to the study authors, dark matter likely originated from the thermal bath during warm inflation.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 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
Investigators believe the infections originated from IV nutrition mixtures produced at a facility in Toluca.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Federal prosecutors have said the fake electors plot originated in Wisconsin.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
This originated from the language used by von der Leyen in the November press conference.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway, and made cameos in the film.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Advertisement The gunman got off a bus that originated in Atlanta and made several stops along the way, Kenny said.
—Michael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
According to the study authors, dark matter likely originated from the thermal bath during warm inflation.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originated
Verb
-
Sam Williams tore his ACL before the season began, and DeMarcus Lawrence still remains out after suffering a foot injury earlier this season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The search for Prague’s missing books began during World War II, when members of the city’s then Jewish community tried to track some of them down, Bušek said.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The university is open to assessing ideas for alternative uses for the space if an opportunity arose and the county supported it.Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
-
Some of the many fanciful gingerbread buildings that arose there were supposedly designed by the scandalously famous architect Stanford White and bore a resemblance to the Hotel del Coronado, which opened the same year.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The 28-year-old is just getting started.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
-
That being said, owners and developers in recent years have started to build new housing either connected to a shopping center, or nearby.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The search for Dolly has commenced!Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
-
The first phase of the EU crypto legislation commenced in June, but its final form will become manifest in December.Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This article originally appeared on Vogue Business.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
-
The first two players on that list were 23 and 24 years respectively in 2022 and appeared to be on the ascent.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Haqqani network has carried out a string of major attacks during the country’s war and tensions have emerged between it and the Taliban.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Variety was one of many press outlets around the world that published some of the information that emerged from emails and other materials unearthed by the hack.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near originated
Cite this Entry
“Originated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share