as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
Cipriano has mostly appeared on the stage rather than the screen, originating the role of Phoenix in Alanis Morissette’s musical Jagged Little Pill on Broadway.
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Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Upcoming estate sales originating from that region include those of Matthew Perry and Carl Reiner.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The company started over a decade ago, originating with the 2009 Google Self-Driving Car Project.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The low-cost, sub-$30k Tesla rumor comes up periodically (often originating from Reuters*—most recently in April).
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 26 May 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, 25 May 2026
The Broadway star, known for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked, and the rapper, known for his involvement in the rap group Run-DMC, brought their respective charities together in New York City on May 18 for a night of singing, dancing, bidding, and fun.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Officials say the two seizures were discovered in parcels originating from Europe via Philadelphia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This would give scientists a rare chance to study samples originating from the lunar mantle without drilling kilometers into the surface — something planetary scientists have wanted for decades.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Upcoming estate sales originating from that region include those of Matthew Perry and Carl Reiner.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The company started over a decade ago, originating with the 2009 Google Self-Driving Car Project.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 28 May 2026
The low-cost, sub-$30k Tesla rumor comes up periodically (often originating from Reuters*—most recently in April).
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 26 May 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, 25 May 2026
The Broadway star, known for originating the role of Elphaba in Wicked, and the rapper, known for his involvement in the rap group Run-DMC, brought their respective charities together in New York City on May 18 for a night of singing, dancing, bidding, and fun.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Officials say the two seizures were discovered in parcels originating from Europe via Philadelphia.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 May 2026
This would give scientists a rare chance to study samples originating from the lunar mantle without drilling kilometers into the surface — something planetary scientists have wanted for decades.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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Indian Hotels Company is particularly eyeing opportunities arising from a shift in destination weddings from foreign locations to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Some 150 to 200 cable faults happen every year, with 70 to 80 percent of them arising from accidents involving fishing equipment and ships’ anchors, according to the International Cable Protection Committee.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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The Eastern Pacific basin — stretching from the coast of Mexico westward to 140° West Latitude — has an official season from May 15 to November 30, beginning earlier than the Atlantic because waters warm more quickly, according to NOAA.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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George’s first three movies were all co-edited by Marcia, beginning with THX-1138 (1971).—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Ahead, shop the tank and more of Stewart’s basics starting at $17.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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The 79th annual Cannes Film Festival is around the corner, commencing May 13 with the opening ceremony at the Palais des Festivals in the south of France.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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This is the phase of the project that’s now commencing.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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This time of year pollen can frequently be seen blowing through the air and forming clumps on the ground, as trees shed pollen as part of the reproductive process.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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One of the most painful things about this disease is knowing that promising treatments are emerging, but funding barriers and manufacturing and procedural slow-downs continue to derail progress.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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San Diego County routinely issues public health advisories to warn local doctors of emerging threats, but Thursday was the first time in recent memory that a mode of transportation made the list.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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