as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
America decided to use all its human resources, not merely those originating from European nations.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeland Security Investigations determined the Navy reservist took a flight to Hong Kong, and emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location information originating from there.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Co-written with author Jake Brown, the book chronicles Riley’s invention of new jack swing, the plush yet hard-knocking soul-music sound originating from Harlem that came to dominate Black pop in the late ‘80s and early 1990s.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
Or maybe the fire in the main concourse at OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, originating in a popcorn machine and delaying Saturday’s game against Georgia 4 minutes before it was extinguished, spoke to a newfound passion for Oklahoma.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Related Stories The Broadway cast is led by Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who stars as Henry Creel after originating the role in London’s West End.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Raritan Valley Line service is originating and terminating at at Newark Penn Station.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The study encompassed 13 distinct types of tumors originating from different parts of the body, including the skin, bones, tissue and blood.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Homeland Security Investigations determined the Navy reservist took a flight to Hong Kong, and emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location information originating from there.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Co-written with author Jake Brown, the book chronicles Riley’s invention of new jack swing, the plush yet hard-knocking soul-music sound originating from Harlem that came to dominate Black pop in the late ‘80s and early 1990s.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
Or maybe the fire in the main concourse at OU’s Lloyd Noble Center, originating in a popcorn machine and delaying Saturday’s game against Georgia 4 minutes before it was extinguished, spoke to a newfound passion for Oklahoma.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Related Stories The Broadway cast is led by Tony nominee Louis McCartney, who stars as Henry Creel after originating the role in London’s West End.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Raritan Valley Line service is originating and terminating at at Newark Penn Station.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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This prosecutor litigates cases arising from accidents in the mountains.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein but has made no comment on allegations arising from the recent release of Epstein files.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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The band joins Yellowcard for the Up Up Down Down Tour, a 27-date spring outing with Plain White T’s beginning May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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Selection Sunday is March 15, with First Four games beginning two days later and the first round following March 19.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-8 power forward played just five minutes in the first game against Houston before the break, scoring on two field goal attempts and one of two free throws, but he will be counted on to back up starting center Brook Lopez.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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Don Lemon was arrested for covering anti-ICE protests inside a Minnesota church and is now commencing the best press tour of his life.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In his late 20s at the time, Murdoch was commencing a staggering hot streak that would last roughly a decade.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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This year, Big Sky also added LIDAR technology to some of its grooming machines, allowing trail maintenance technicians to maintain coverage more consistently and help prevent bald patches from forming.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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With some of the young players emerging, perhaps that can change in the coming years, even if Norway never has as many stars as other hockey hotbeds.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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