as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of baseball's longest-standing franchises, originating in 1882, joining the then-10-year-old National League in 1887 and moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1891.
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Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Moreover, these zoonotic pathogens originating from plastic debris pose a health risk because birds can act as reservoirs for these diseases.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Of Isak’s 19 top-flight goals this season, 17 have come from inside the area and seven have been scored from only eight shots originating from inside the six-yard box.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Each organ-specific test examines a unique set of blood proteins originating from that particular organ.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Ginnie Springs is just one of many Florida tube runs originating from a freshwater spring head.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
The trio is credited with originating the fusion of narco balladry and hip-hop elements, heard in the sounds of popular música Mexicana artists like Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
These routes include long-haul flights originating in Taipei flying to Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Vancouver (YVR), as well as Los Angeles (LAX) on flight BR16 and San Francisco on flight BR28.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The South Africa-originating company—owned by Dometic—has a massive facility in Agoura Hills, California, and recently threw me the keys to one of its demo vehicles for a quick weekend getaway.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Moreover, these zoonotic pathogens originating from plastic debris pose a health risk because birds can act as reservoirs for these diseases.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025
Of Isak’s 19 top-flight goals this season, 17 have come from inside the area and seven have been scored from only eight shots originating from inside the six-yard box.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
Each organ-specific test examines a unique set of blood proteins originating from that particular organ.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Ginnie Springs is just one of many Florida tube runs originating from a freshwater spring head.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
The trio is credited with originating the fusion of narco balladry and hip-hop elements, heard in the sounds of popular música Mexicana artists like Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
These routes include long-haul flights originating in Taipei flying to Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Vancouver (YVR), as well as Los Angeles (LAX) on flight BR16 and San Francisco on flight BR28.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The South Africa-originating company—owned by Dometic—has a massive facility in Agoura Hills, California, and recently threw me the keys to one of its demo vehicles for a quick weekend getaway.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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Operators are used in quantum physics to perform transformations on quantum states arising through changes in physical factors.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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As this technology and its diverse applications continue to evolve, SSE providers should stay closely attuned to the opportunities and challenges arising for customers in relation to security.—
Thyaga Vasudevan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Russian Space Agency also has launched its share of space tourists, beginning with a California financier in 2001.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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In at least one way, Bonhoeffer was right — another part of his life was just beginning.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The most dramatic of these was when he was hit in the face by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator, staying upright and appearing unaffected.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Anniversary Special, appearing alongside Pete Davidson for a nostalgic sketch about the early days of SNL.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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How the raises happened The 2023 salary vote drew scrutiny to the Coral Gables City Commission and sowed further division between the two emerging factions of commissioners.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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Having new bidders emerging when teams like the Celtics hit the market is good news for anyone with a vested interest in franchise appreciation.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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