as in transformation
a change from one state or condition to another
We want to have a smooth transition when the new owners take control of the company. the sometimes difficult transition from childhood to adulthood The country made a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
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Recent Examples of transition
The transition to adulthood tends to take longer today, pushing back lots of different milestones—steps such as financial independence, buying a home, and, notably, getting married—sometimes indefinitely.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
But the transition won’t be abrupt, and there will be continuity, Gravitt said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
That transition isn’t easy, and Lee understands there are notable differences in play at this level, particularly the speed of the game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
The transition to an all-electric transportation system — where power is made locally — strengthens our national security, creates American jobs and stabilizes fuel prices.
—James Brock, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
But the transition won’t be abrupt, and there will be continuity, Gravitt said.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025
That transition isn’t easy, and Lee understands there are notable differences in play at this level, particularly the speed of the game.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2025
The transition to an all-electric transportation system — where power is made locally — strengthens our national security, creates American jobs and stabilizes fuel prices.
—James Brock, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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When an insecure yet ambitious regime attempts to carry out large-scale social transformation, the indolent bureaucrat makes for an ideal scapegoat.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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This is a season of profound transformation, Virgo.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The hand ax emerged during a shift in early human innovation about 1.7 million years ago in a time called the Acheulean age that lasted until about 150,000 years ago.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The comment comes in the wake of a historic shift in the custody of the 007 franchise.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some studies show a potential for a 30% to 40% increase in sales by effectively reaching the right audience, building brand awareness and driving customer engagement, which ultimately leads to higher conversion rates and customer retention.—
Joe Ariganello,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: The Nickel Plate Trail, a 10-foot-wide asphalt path running northeast from 42nd Street near Fall Creek Parkway through Castleton to the Hamilton County line at 96th Street near Hague Road, is the latest rail-to-trail conversion.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There's still time left in the regular season to make adjustments, of course.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This is a chance to make adjustments before moving full speed ahead.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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