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 Space Force has one more launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket before future missions transition to ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur.
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Hiebert said the city’s goal is to have a seamless transition from the private haulers to FCC Environmental on April 1, and homeowners will not have to cancel service or arrange to have their carts swapped out.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
And last year, Meta added to its policy team Dustin Carmack, a former adviser to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and a co-author of Project 2025, a plan that is helping guide Trump’s transition team.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Newsweek reached out by email on Saturday evening to the Trump transition team for comment.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Hiebert said the city’s goal is to have a seamless transition from the private haulers to FCC Environmental on April 1, and homeowners will not have to cancel service or arrange to have their carts swapped out.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
And last year, Meta added to its policy team Dustin Carmack, a former adviser to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and a co-author of Project 2025, a plan that is helping guide Trump’s transition team.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Newsweek reached out by email on Saturday evening to the Trump transition team for comment.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The digital realm is rapidly transforming, and AI technology leads the way in that transformation through search.Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Are the people in your life helping or hindering your growth and transformation?Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Validate emotions Multigenerational living can evoke deep emotions, especially if there's a shift in how family members relate to each other.Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
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That starts with a mindset shift to see that AI creates whitespace.Brian Solis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the end, a partnership is successful because of the leads and conversions your partners generate.Henry McIntosh, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The conversion, which can be completed in a single day, boosts fuel efficiency from 17 mpg to 33 mpg.Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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The big picture: The adjustment would be a boon for UnitedHealth Group, the country's largest Medicare Advantage insurer.Maya Goldman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Johns & Waters made the adjustment and cruised to a four game win (10),5,3,3.Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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