ORIGINATING Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

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 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 Caruso first gained recognition for originating the role of Lydia Deetz in Broadway’s Beetlejuice. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 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 The wildfires afflicting communities across the world can now be tracked more easily by anyone using Europe’s free and open satellite imagery service—all thanks to a wildfire visualization script originating from nearly a decade ago. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Available plants were grown locally from seeds originating within 100 miles of DuPage County and tolerate Illinois weather. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Tiki culture, originating in the 1930s, is experiencing a significant resurgence, now expanding beyond rum-only drinks. — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The actress, best known for originating the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder on screen in the original Little House on the Prairie, will not be returning for season 14. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 And Giles Terera will be back as Mary’s Husband, after receiving an Olivier Award-nominaiton for originating the role in the London production. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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At other times these techniques were employed amid disagreements between African American individuals, arising from issues such as economic competition or romantic jealousy.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
In December 2025, Leo filed an employment tribunal lawsuit against ITN, claiming discrimination arising from his disability.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of arising

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North and South America will enjoy the best experience, with the entire eclipse visible from beginning to end under clear skies.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Robertson eventually shut down his Tiger Management hedge fund in March 2000 – just as the Nasdaq was beginning what would become a historic crash.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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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

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An agreement between Tehran and Washington is yet to materialize, with prospects for a deal appearing to deteriorate over the weekend.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Crude has surged more than 10% over the past week, with the United States and Iran appearing no closer to a deal on the crucial waterway despite upbeat comments from the White House earlier in the month.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of appearing

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Interestingly, though, pentagonal arrangements of atoms can fill space in almost-but-never-quite-repeating patterns with fivefold symmetry, forming materials called quasicrystals.

— Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
The tricky case occurs when the band touches only three points, forming a triangle with two interior points.

— Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of forming

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The Atlanta Braves are surging in the NL East, emerging as a formidable challenger to the Dodgers for National League supremacy.

— Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Koollab Studios was co-founded by Guse, who has spent three decades working in animation production, and focuses on production workflows built around emerging technologies.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

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