as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
Notably, many of the coins were foreign-made, originating from England and Germany and including elements of coins from Denmark and Norway.
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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
Soo, known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in the musical Hamilton, recently starred on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band originating from Richmond, Virginia.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 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, 29 Apr. 2026
The ticket also includes lounge access and — for flights originating in Paris and six other cities in France — transportation to the airport in a premium vehicle.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers suspected that this lack of regenerative capacity could be responsible for a lack of cancer, a disease of runaway regeneration, originating in the heart.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court, in a 2019 case originating from North Carolina, ruled that federal courts have no authority to decide whether partisan gerrymandering goes too far.
—David A. Lieb, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Soo, known for originating the role of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton in the musical Hamilton, recently starred on ABC’s Doctor Odyssey.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Lamb of God is an American heavy metal band originating from Richmond, Virginia.
—Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 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, 29 Apr. 2026
The ticket also includes lounge access and — for flights originating in Paris and six other cities in France — transportation to the airport in a premium vehicle.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Researchers suspected that this lack of regenerative capacity could be responsible for a lack of cancer, a disease of runaway regeneration, originating in the heart.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court, in a 2019 case originating from North Carolina, ruled that federal courts have no authority to decide whether partisan gerrymandering goes too far.
—David A. Lieb, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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Despite higher oil prices, US shale executives are complaining that the market volatility arising from the conflict in the Middle East isn’t making their job any easier.—
David Wethe,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sticking to a regular cleaning schedule, like once or every week, also helps prevent smells from arising in the tub.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rob Carr / Getty Images Before starting her stable, DeVaux climbed her way up the ranks, beginning as a stable worker for the late Chuck Simon before becoming an assistant trainer for Chad Brown.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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So did progressive anthropologists, who were finally beginning to understand the particularity, complexity, and, above all, the contemporaneity of tribal cultures.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The question becomes what to do with the others, starting with Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bill would invoke its restrictions in stages, starting with software and vehicle rules in 2027 and adding hardware rules in 2030.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 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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Blackmon remembers sitting nearby as his father and other community leaders gathered on the porch, talking late into the night about forming a local NAACP chapter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Amid these developments Fujimori supporters regrouped politically, forming the Alliance for the Future (Alianza por el Futuro), a coalition intended to carry forward the Fujimorista movement in his absence.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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From the pale pink jeans championed by Agolde, AG, and Frame this spring to the bold pop of red denim on Isabel Marant’s Fall/Winter 2026–2027 runway, colorful denim is emerging as a trend worth watching.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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As IndieWire exclusively announces, the new program is designed to identify and elevate a single emerging filmmaker with a distinct creative voice worth championing today.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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