as in arising
to come into existence
the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein
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Recent Examples of originating
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.
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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
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, 20 Apr. 2026
Headers sometimes contain the originating IP address.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Homeland Security Investigations determined that Varela took a flight to Hong Kong around the day the search took place, according to the affidavit, which also noted that emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location data originating in Hong Kong.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco court, which oversees federal appeals originating out of Idaho, set a briefings schedule into July.
—Kevin Fixler
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
There appear to be two separate arms originating from the same general location at the crust-mantle boundary.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Aeroméxico, meanwhile, has a stronghold in routes originating from Mexico City’s primary airport.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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
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, 20 Apr. 2026
Headers sometimes contain the originating IP address.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Homeland Security Investigations determined that Varela took a flight to Hong Kong around the day the search took place, according to the affidavit, which also noted that emergency disclosure requests from WhatsApp showed location data originating in Hong Kong.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The San Francisco court, which oversees federal appeals originating out of Idaho, set a briefings schedule into July.
—Kevin Fixler
april 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2026
There appear to be two separate arms originating from the same general location at the crust-mantle boundary.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Aeroméxico, meanwhile, has a stronghold in routes originating from Mexico City’s primary airport.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 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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Nate Tibbetts played for the men’s basketball team at the University of South Dakota before beginning his coaching career as an assistant for the University of Sioux Falls men’s basketball team.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 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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Some even suggested galaxies could still be chock-full of gas but somehow not forming stars, which would be a real head-scratcher for anyone trying to understand stellar nurseries.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Potatoes planted in the garden a few months ago are forming potatoes underground and the plants are starting to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 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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