as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
Two additional adaptation projects originating from previous Pavilion conversations are currently in development, according to organizers.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
The group of 80-some species has ancestors going back tens of millions of years, originating in Asia.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Zero Gravity will team with USA Today Studios to develop and produce projects — both scripted and unscripted — based on the media company’s deep sports IP vault, including articles, features and podcasts originating from USA Today and USA Today Network’s 200 local publications across the country.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 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, 3 May 2026
Prior to the season 4 premiere, newcomer Melchior was announced to be originating the role of a young Fern Landry — Colton’s grandmother and Kat’s great grandmother.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Port Canaveral Port Canaveral is a major departure point for cruise ships, but it’s also featured as a stop on many itineraries originating in cities like New York, Bayonne and Baltimore.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Notably, many of the coins were foreign-made, originating from England and Germany and including elements of coins from Denmark and Norway.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Calvo said those federal actions reflect the impact of efforts originating in the city.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Ed Meza, Variety, 8 May 2026
The group of 80-some species has ancestors going back tens of millions of years, originating in Asia.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Zero Gravity will team with USA Today Studios to develop and produce projects — both scripted and unscripted — based on the media company’s deep sports IP vault, including articles, features and podcasts originating from USA Today and USA Today Network’s 200 local publications across the country.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 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, 3 May 2026
Prior to the season 4 premiere, newcomer Melchior was announced to be originating the role of a young Fern Landry — Colton’s grandmother and Kat’s great grandmother.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
Port Canaveral Port Canaveral is a major departure point for cruise ships, but it’s also featured as a stop on many itineraries originating in cities like New York, Bayonne and Baltimore.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 May 2026
Notably, many of the coins were foreign-made, originating from England and Germany and including elements of coins from Denmark and Norway.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 1 May 2026
Calvo said those federal actions reflect the impact of efforts originating in the city.
—Veronica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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Working with predominantly Latino families, Barba said the nine-week intervention, which usually consists of six to 10 community members, became a way to help people deal with fear arising from the immigration enforcement activities happening in Lake County as well as throughout the Chicago area.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The culprit is static electricity arising from the fracturing and friction between the beans during grinding.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lee was walking us along a sweetness gradient, beginning with a savory on-ramp of legumes and caviar and arriving at a place of unambiguous dessert.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Some strategists later said that the debate helped shift Pratt's candidacy from political novelty to a campaign that voters were beginning to take seriously.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Still, Bores told me that lines were starting to blur.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Törnberg identified three new kinds of emerging online media platforms, starting with private or semi-private group chats like WhatsApp.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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Earlier this year, the company announced a publishing administration partnership with 16-time Grammy Award-winner — and Variety’s Hitmakers 2025 songwriter of the year — Bruno Mars, commencing upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.—
Andrew Flanagan,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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But soon after pouring millions into upgrading the hydro facility, the company shuttered its Cheboygan operation in 1990, eliminating 300 jobs and commencing the slow decline of the historic mill.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Amy Beck — the mom of influencer Noah Beck — has been placed on administrative leave by her school district after a video resurfaced of her appearing to simulate oral sex with her son.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The cells grow around and through the mesh, forming a stable connection between biological tissue and electronic components.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Nugent explained that the mergers may prefer more star-forming and less massive galaxies as host environments, unlike core collapse supernovas which tend to occur in more stellar-dense massive galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The exchanges highlighted the political dynamics emerging ahead of the June 2 primary, where only two top finishers will advance to a November runoff.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The sophomore, who has started every game this season while emerging as a reliable stopper for the Buffs’ dominant defense, says that conversations with Elliott Whidden after the ASU loss catapulted her to more consistency in 2026.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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