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originates

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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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Recent Examples of originates The climate phenomenon, which originates in the Pacific and leads to warmer global temperatures, has upended weather across the world, fueling extraordinary storms in the Americas. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The researchers say the findings therefore don't prove that tinnitus originates in the cochlea. — Mike McRae 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 Sweet Pea Sweet pea is a traditional Edwardian pattern that originates from a house near Oban on Scotland’s west coast. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026 This two-part Millennium Prize Problem originates in particle physics. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 Indian American groups and Democrats said that the poster discriminated against members of the Sikh religion, which originates in South Asia. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The clarity of that vision reveals the substantial nature of our true identity, which originates in God, not matter. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2026 Although Salmonella primarily originates in the intestinal tracts of people and animals, including insects and birds, the bacterium is commonly found in the environment. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Fonseca Porto Siroco Extra Dry White Port Crisp as a new dollar bill with delicate floral and bitter notes, this bottling takes its name from the Mediterranean wind that originates in North Africa. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026

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Its arrival begins the process of turning a military transport into a specialized communications platform designed for one of America’s most critical defense missions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
My latest stargazing obsession There's something special about stargazing during the blue hour — that brief transition when daylight drains from the sky and night's window begins to open.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of begins

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While no business can prepare for every possible disruption, planning ahead can help owners protect their company’s financial health when trouble arises.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The problem arises when the relationship changes but the assumptions surrounding it do not.

— Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026

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Following press and buyer appointments at The Plaza on Wednesday, the inaugural gowns will embark on a national trunk show tour that starts right across the street at Bergdorf Goodman.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Someone who came to watch a movie starts to understand how one might be made.

— Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of starts

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The former weapon of mass destruction has been in hiding for some time, but a bounty hunter tracks him down and disrupts his quiet life before also discovering a young man who appears to be Vision’s son.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
In one scene, a padlock appears to lock without a key or even being properly closed.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of appears

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There is speculation, too, that Balenciaga, where creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli is plying his couture chops and returning the brand to its roots, might also be facing some changes.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
And with economic growth stagnating, there is no easy way out.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of is

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Onstage, in spooky eye makeup and a pink tie, another persona emerges.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 12 Oct. 2026
The climate pattern typically emerges every two to seven years and is marked by the heating of ocean waters in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which spurs changes in the atmosphere that can affect weather around the world.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

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