originating

verb

present participle of originate
as in arising
to come into existence the theory of relativity originated with Albert Einstein

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Recent Examples of originating Floods originating from a glacial lake struck the same valley in 2025, while an ice and rock avalanche occurred elsewhere in the area in 2024. — Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 In Japan, Utopai East assembled a team dedicated to originating and adapting Japanese IP for global audiences, working with local creators, producers and studios while forming ties across the country’s live-action and anime sectors. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Summary Nikkei cuisine, originating from Japanese immigrants in Peru in 1899, has found a new global outpost at Sunset Lounge in Jumeirah Mallorca. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, the actor famous for originating the role of Ash in Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror cult classic reiterated that he’s retired from playing the role, following his starring three-season run in Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-’18). — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Traditional soy sauce, originating from easy East Asia, is made by fermenting soybeans, wheat, and salt with a mold called Aspergillus (or koji). — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 Instead, there will be only a flash of white light, originating nowhere in particular, beaming out into the uneventful void. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 The carrier continues to expect roughly 4 percent growth in the global container market, meaning Asia-originating trades are running well ahead of overall demand. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2026 The Perseid meteor shower, originating from the constellation Perseus, takes place from mid-July to late August every year as the Earth passes through the debris trail from the comet Swift-Tuttle. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for originating
  1. arising
  2. beginning
  3. starting
  4. commencing
  5. appearing
  6. forming
  7. emerging
Verb
  • The Manhattan Federal Court action filed by the British former socialite in December argued that new information arising in related lawsuits and the government’s trove of investigative files on Epstein proved her imprisonment was unlawful.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Criticizing the problems of inflation and issues arising from the war is not consistent with the slogans of some.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of arising
Verb
  • Search and rescue efforts are only just beginning, and these first hours are filled with uncertainty, but also with hope.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Grannell has made other threats this year, beginning five months ago, according to the account of an FBI special agent that is described in a criminal complaint.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginning
Verb
  • From travel dresses to a lightweight sweater, here are 14 items from Quince’s Workwear Edit that would look great on you on your next flight, starting at $20.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop comfy travel outfits worth packing, with standout staples starting at just $15.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of starting
Verb
  • Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB/AFP via Getty Images The Norway squad touched down to a traditional water cannon salute before commencing their homecoming parade in the capital.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 14 July 2026
  • Following Samsung's typical pattern, pre-orders for the new devices, including the Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the innovative Z Fold 8 Wide, are anticipated to open immediately on July 22, with sales likely commencing around Friday, August 7.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of commencing
Verb
  • Russia's surprise return to the table sparked dismay among European officials, who opposed appearing with Siluanov in the traditional G20 photo, which was ultimately taken without the Russian minister.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Malört also found its way into the food menu, appearing in beef chili dogs, Nutella churros and sausage pizza slices.
    — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of appearing
Verb
  • Thanks to well above average ocean temperatures due to the Super El Niño, tropical storms and hurricanes south of California are forming at breakneck speed.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Simply use a cleansing balm or micellar water makeup remover that dissolves the pigments and film-forming agents that make the eyeshadow waterproof and long-lasting.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of forming
Verb
  • The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), the market of the Busan International Film Festival, will present InnoAsia 2026, its program built around the intersection of film and emerging technology.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • InnoAsia aims to connect storytelling with emerging technologies, including AI and the rapidly growing microdrama ecosystem.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of emerging

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“Originating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/originating. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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