originating

present participle of originate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of originating The wildfires afflicting communities across the world can now be tracked more easily by anyone using Europe’s free and open satellite imagery service—all thanks to a wildfire visualization script originating from nearly a decade ago. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Available plants were grown locally from seeds originating within 100 miles of DuPage County and tolerate Illinois weather. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Tiki culture, originating in the 1930s, is experiencing a significant resurgence, now expanding beyond rum-only drinks. Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 An originating member of Bargatze’s Nateland Podcast, Bates served as a host and producer during the show’s six-year run. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 July 2026 The actress, best known for originating the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder on screen in the original Little House on the Prairie, will not be returning for season 14. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 And Giles Terera will be back as Mary’s Husband, after receiving an Olivier Award-nominaiton for originating the role in the London production. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Elsewhere, El Niño, a warm weather pattern originating in the Pacific Ocean, has led to warnings of soaring temperatures and an ensuing food price shock that could last for years. Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 13 July 2026 To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
Verb
  • Founded and led by Indigenous voices, we are dedicated to providing crucial services to address the urgent needs arising from this pressing issue.
    Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The agency, also known as Basarnas, released footage that shows smoke arising from one side of the ferry before spreading across the sky.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • In an effort to help elevate Thoroughbred racing among the everyday sports fan, Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association will launch a three-year-old championship series consisting of six races beginning in 2027.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Practices are ramping up this week, with players competing for starting jobs and coaches beginning to evaluate rosters ahead of the season openers.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Securing those additions, though, is secondary to the more pressing need to build and develop a strong starting XI, an area in which Carrick has made significant progress.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Because of forecast high tides, Metrolink is suspending train service starting Monday, and ending Wednesday, on the Orange County Line south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo station and north of the Oceanside station.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.
    Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • The specter of the aurora borealis appearing during totality in the skies above Iceland and Greenland during totality is getting eclipse chasers excited.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Because of his fame, McKenzie has been able to generate more attention for his crusade, appearing on cable news and writing op-eds about the dangers of cryptocurrency.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The rubble could then come together, forming Neptune's inner moons, with the clay minerals exposed on their surfaces.
    Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The new legal action comes as the opposition has started to mobilize with two separate groups forming to fight the measure.
    Grace Hase, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That disposition, building inside a system with no certainty of outcome, is what every emerging market requires from the people inside it who are not yet famous enough to wait.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Wood has started every game for the Nationals this season, emerging as an MVP candidate for the Nats.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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