1
as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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Located at the corner of Sixth and Jackson Streets, the ground-floor retail and restaurant spaces are part of a building owned by Shea Homes, which submitted a preliminary proposal for the housing conversion.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Here are the schools flagged for potential reductions under the various scenarios being considered, not including building conversions.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
During the conversion, the filmmakers delved into the making of the movie including editing, costume design and Bertelmann’s sonic signature for film, as well as the details involved in crafting the stunning, final reveal.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The refs were still hearing it after the punt return.
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Fourth-down conversion
David K. Li
The Eagles' first fourth-down conversion was called back by penalty.
—Owen Hayes, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
Here are the schools flagged for potential reductions under the various scenarios being considered, not including building conversions.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
During the conversion, the filmmakers delved into the making of the movie including editing, costume design and Bertelmann’s sonic signature for film, as well as the details involved in crafting the stunning, final reveal.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The refs were still hearing it after the punt return.
4d ago / 3:48 PM PST
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Fourth-down conversion
David K. Li
The Eagles' first fourth-down conversion was called back by penalty.
—Owen Hayes, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conversion
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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