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came from

VERB

arise, emanate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arise derive from emanate flow hail from originate

WEAK

emerge end up issue proceed result rise spring stem turn out

Example Sentences

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Yet scientists still do not know where it came from, or even exactly what it was.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

However, the fact that many of the remains used in medical classes came from other countries and were likely not to have the consent of the deceased has prompted concerns.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Frank cleaned out his house of anything that came from the Neverland Ranch. And he hands me a Nike bag,” Amen said in the docuseries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Copley came from Irish immigrant stock, but made himself a gentleman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He slogged forward, curious to see where the water came from.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret