as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
Korean researchers have demonstrated a new method for producing jet fuel by converting landfill gas originating from food waste and manure into liquid fuel.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 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, 5 Feb. 2026
King of Kentucky has a pretty long history, originating in the late 19th century as a straight bourbon whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
McCane also said that bills originating from specific entities happened more often than many lawmakers might realize.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
Platt is best known for originating the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, a performance that won him a Tony Award, Grammy Award and Daytime Emmy.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The case also echoes the bank’s involvement with Danske Bank’s Estonian branch, which processed $227 billion in suspicious transactions largely originating from Russia and the former Soviet states between 2007 and 2015.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
These long-period comets are especially prized by astronomers studying the early solar system, since Oort Cloud members are more pristine than regular, recurring visitors like Halley's Comet originating closer to the sun.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Quayle said that among passengers originating in Chicago, United gets 50% while American gets 31%.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 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, 5 Feb. 2026
King of Kentucky has a pretty long history, originating in the late 19th century as a straight bourbon whiskey.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
McCane also said that bills originating from specific entities happened more often than many lawmakers might realize.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 3 Feb. 2026
Platt is best known for originating the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, a performance that won him a Tony Award, Grammy Award and Daytime Emmy.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
The case also echoes the bank’s involvement with Danske Bank’s Estonian branch, which processed $227 billion in suspicious transactions largely originating from Russia and the former Soviet states between 2007 and 2015.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
These long-period comets are especially prized by astronomers studying the early solar system, since Oort Cloud members are more pristine than regular, recurring visitors like Halley's Comet originating closer to the sun.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Quayle said that among passengers originating in Chicago, United gets 50% while American gets 31%.
—Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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Espinoza focused a large part of Friday’s hearing on problems arising at Campus Kilpatrick, which now houses all of the girls in the county’s custody.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, California’s job market lost jobs for the first time in a calendar year since 2020, a period that was marred by massive disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The march then diverted left onto Via Benaco, moving away from the Village with clashes beginning when the protest reached Piazzale Corvetto.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Moore was one of Payton’s key receivers in New Orleans from 2006 to 2013, there to witness the full journey of Payton truly clicking with his scheme and with quarterback Drew Brees beginning in 2009.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Where to Shop First at the Thrift Store Both experts recommend starting with the categories that carry higher retail prices when purchased new.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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With Angelichio's hiring, McCarthy's coaching staff is starting to come together just over one week after he was introduced as the new head coach of the Steelers.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
5 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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The banana-loving blobs have already been trotted out to advertise the Games, appearing in a spot with Team USA snowboarding gold medalist Chloe Kim.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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These limitations have become more visible as drone swarms grow more advanced and coordinated, often appearing alongside cruise missiles and other threats.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Citric acid binds to calcium, stopping these crystals from forming into stones.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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Film-forming sealers eventually peel.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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As silicon scaling slows and energy costs climb, multiple alternative computing paradigms are emerging in parallel.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Although there has been some animal and human research on artificial food dyes, funding for more is insufficient, and there’s even less for the study of emerging alternatives, experts told CNN in May — so whether natural dyes could have any effect on human health isn’t clear.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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