ORIGINATING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

originating

verb

present participle of originate

as in arising

to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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Recent Examples of originating On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the role, following his starring three-season run in Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-’18). — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Both bands, originating from the Chicagoland area, delivered energetic sets to an enthusiastic crowd. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Traditional soy sauce, originating from easy East Asia, is made by fermenting soybeans, wheat, and salt with a mold called Aspergillus (or koji). — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 Instead, there will be only a flash of white light, originating nowhere in particular, beaming out into the uneventful void. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The carrier continues to expect roughly 4 percent growth in the global container market, meaning Asia-originating trades are running well ahead of overall demand. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 The Perseid meteor shower, originating from the constellation Perseus, takes place from mid-July to late August every year as the Earth passes through the debris trail from the comet Swift-Tuttle. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 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

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Criticizing the problems of inflation and issues arising from the war is not consistent with the slogans of some.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
Paramount argues that the states and the Writers Guild of America — which has filed its own antitrust suit — should be required to post a bond to cover its losses arising from the delay in the event that the deal is ultimately approved.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of arising

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Search and rescue efforts are only just beginning, and these first hours are filled with uncertainty, but also with hope.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
Grannell has made other threats this year, beginning five months ago, according to the account of an FBI special agent that is described in a criminal complaint.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of beginning

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Though Derrick Moore had never played or coached the sport, that didn’t stop him from starting a team so the students could have an extracurricular activity to call their own.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Higham rose to become Morris’ partner after starting as an intern.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

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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

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Suspended Trooper Christopher Regan, caught on camera appearing to pummel a fellow Statie at a Quincy bar, has waived this week’s show-cause hearing and will be arraigned next month on a single assault and battery charge.

— Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
The exchange quickly got testy, with Mack appearing to misremember or disagree with most of Reddington's questions.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of appearing

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The intuitive Moon in your sign centers your 1st House of Identity, forming a square to money-minded Venus in your 10th House of Career and Reputation.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Its scale also extends beyond vehicle assembly, with nearby battery production forming part of Hyundai’s broader manufacturing ecosystem in Georgia.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of forming

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The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the market of the Busan International Film Festival, will present InnoAsia 2026, its program built around the intersection of film and emerging technology.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
InnoAsia aims to connect storytelling with emerging technologies, including AI and the rapidly growing microdrama ecosystem.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

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