as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.
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Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The company said that Bluey, along with her sister Bingo, will be onboard cruises originating from Australia and New Zealand starting in January 2025.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Bluey and her younger sister Bingo will make her debut next month on Disney Cruise Line voyages originating in Australia and New Zealand, with meet-and-greets, games, and dance parties planned.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
While Jay was not part of the social media world, Slater had no choice but to be, given his profession — first as a Broadway star (originating the role of Spongebob Squarepants) and then as a movie star in Wicked.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That incident appeared to be a separate introduction originating from a different country than the British Columbia one, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Mobile-first consumption is prevalent, with countries like India, Indonesia and the Philippines seeing over 95% of internet traffic originating from mobile devices.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Often originating in Canada during the fall and winter months, colder air moves across the warmer Great Lakes.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
The company said that Bluey, along with her sister Bingo, will be onboard cruises originating from Australia and New Zealand starting in January 2025.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Bluey and her younger sister Bingo will make her debut next month on Disney Cruise Line voyages originating in Australia and New Zealand, with meet-and-greets, games, and dance parties planned.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
While Jay was not part of the social media world, Slater had no choice but to be, given his profession — first as a Broadway star (originating the role of Spongebob Squarepants) and then as a movie star in Wicked.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
That incident appeared to be a separate introduction originating from a different country than the British Columbia one, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Mobile-first consumption is prevalent, with countries like India, Indonesia and the Philippines seeing over 95% of internet traffic originating from mobile devices.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Often originating in Canada during the fall and winter months, colder air moves across the warmer Great Lakes.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some of these traits worsen with age, again arising from a fear of losing control.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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An analysis by the higher education consulting firm Ruffalo Noel Levitz, using the latest available census figures, now projects another drop in the number of 18-year-olds beginning in 2033, after a brief uptick.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel finished his playing career in Kansas City in 2009-10, when Poles was beginning as a low-level scout.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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 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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Stories appearing in the Daily Star, New York Post and other outlets began claiming, with alarming certainty, that this was evidence of a parallel universe.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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But with any group of players appearing on the court together for the first time, there’s bound to be dysfunction at first.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Toney said the emerging science and growing public concern about the health effects of microplastics in our bodies also serve to connect people all around the world with those who are living next to plastic facilities.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Real-time money transfers continue their march forward in emerging market – like India, Brazil and now a handful of other markets.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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