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 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 Idris Elba‘s 22Summers is teaming with Moses Babatope’s Nigerian outfit Nile Media Entertainment Group and Chee Keong Cheung’s UK genre firm Action Xtreme on a slate of action films originating from across West Africa. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 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 Saudi Arabia more recently reportedly made a discreet acquisition of Pantsir-S1s beginning in 2021, most likely to provide a more cost-effective defense against drone attacks originating from the Houthis in Yemen at that time. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Aviator Nation Dreamland is a 70s inspired event venue originating in Malibu and brought to the heart of Nashville. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 7 July 2026 Large plumes of dust originating in the Sahara Desert could begin causing hazy skies over South Florida this week, before eventually spreading out across the Gulf Coast. — Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
  1. arising
  2. beginning
  3. starting
  4. commencing
  5. appearing
  6. forming
  7. emerging
Verb
  • And Income Thresholds From our angle, the approach should keep in mind penalties arising in healthcare costs triggered by certain Adjusted Gross Income thresholds.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Byrne’s case is the most costly employee settlement arising from disciplinary allegations during that period.
    — Corey Schmidt July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of arising
Verb
  • Now, more Americans are beginning to make the roughly three-hour car ride from Santo Domingo, trading the predictability of Punta Cana for something more real.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • This includes a big-screen feature that is beginning development and aiming for theatrical release in late 2028, timed to the franchise’s 70th anniversary.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • But signs of El Niño are starting to show up in other global-scale atmospheric wind and weather patterns, including the Walker Circulation, according to Lowry, which lends more credence to the idea that El Niño has its finger on the scales.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Other outlets such as SeatGeek and StubHub also listed upper deck tickets starting around $10,000, with some lower bowls seats approaching $35,000.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of starting
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
Definition of commencing
Verb
  • The justices are appearing before a House appropriations panel as the court seeks millions of dollars to beef up security amid a rise in threats to the judiciary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Prescott was a fixture in the voting, appearing on nearly 75% of ballots with a healthy number of top-five votes.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • The broad straps offset the lower neckline, which scoops at its narrowest point for a softer look, rather than forming a harsh line.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Yet, its caucuses play an outsize role in filling leadership positions, forming policy platforms, and resolving debates at its national conventions.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026
Definition of forming
Verb
  • Content Partners, which began 20 years ago as a creative rights acquisition platform, is well-positioned to help creators gauge their true value in emerging and traditional media platforms.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • For bat-watchers, these bat houses offer the best viewing, with the bats emerging in the evenings to swoop down for a drink from the lake or feed over the pineland before heading further afield.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of emerging

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