originate
verb (used without object)
to take its origin or rise; begin; start; arise.
originating
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present participleof originate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Systemiq research estimates that roughly a third of Himalayan glacier melt is driven by black carbon, much of it originating from brick kilns in the plains.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
"A disaster originating in one part of the Himalayan region can have consequences far beyond national boundaries, affecting river systems, ecosystems, livelihoods and communities across South Asia."
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Curry, who died Tuesday at the age of 80, is best remembered for originating the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in both the stage and film versions of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The BDC focuses on originating loans and investing in the private-debt securities of midsize companies that are current on their debt obligations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In this formulation, all forms of authority not originating within the self were stigmatized and placed on the permanent defensive.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
