as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
These high-priority henipaviruses, originating from fruit bats, spread to humans causing severe pneumonia and encephalitis.
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William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 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.
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Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
30 June 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.
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Baltimore Sun Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
For originating the role of Jessie Cates in the 1983-1984 production of the play ‘night, Mother, Bates earned her first Tony nomination for best lead actress.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
This is due in part to some samples originating from lands under tribal authority, and in part to specific population information that could put species at risk of poaching.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Around 800,000 of those passengers will be departing from the airport with more than 280,000 originating out of CLT, according to Jeff Perry, chief operating officer at CLT.
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Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The latter of those two strikeouts was followed by audible boos originating from the stands behind the Braves dugout.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
2 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
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 June 2026
For originating the role of Jessie Cates in the 1983-1984 production of the play ‘night, Mother, Bates earned her first Tony nomination for best lead actress.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
This is due in part to some samples originating from lands under tribal authority, and in part to specific population information that could put species at risk of poaching.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
Around 800,000 of those passengers will be departing from the airport with more than 280,000 originating out of CLT, according to Jeff Perry, chief operating officer at CLT.
—
Dj Simmons
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Adobe projects that consumer clicks originating from generative AI tools to retail sites will skyrocket by 103 percent compared to last June.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The latter of those two strikeouts was followed by audible boos originating from the stands behind the Braves dugout.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
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For leadership teams worldwide, this requires striking a careful balance between responding to immediate disruption and seizing arising opportunities to bolster growth.
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The painting has undergone extensive restoration, removing overpainting by other hands and revealing imagery that, experts say, may have articulated a message of religious tolerance in a moment of social tensions arising partly from a refugee crisis.
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While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
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With the hot stretch just beginning, officials continue to emphasize one message for anyone spending time indoors or outside.
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Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.
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For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
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Flexjet has become the official private aviation supplier for Formula 1 in a new multi-year agreement, commencing with the British Grand Prix.
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Work on the plan to remake Fifth Avenue is seen commencing in 2028 and will extend from Bryant Park to Central Park.
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The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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Other opponents generally feel compelled to drop an extra player into the back line, forming a back five against Japan’s front five — as the Netherlands did, with Frenkie de Jong dropping in from midfield.
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Even if polls point to a majority, a potential coalition spanning left, right, center and Arab parties would face real difficulty forming a government – and keeping it together.
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For budget-conscious attendees, new opportunities are emerging.
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Moffett doesn’t see any obvious M&A deals emerging from the separation of Comcast and NBCU.
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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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