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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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Recent Examples of conversion
That’s how many third-down conversions that the Dolphins defense allowed.
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Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Since its conversion from a cloakroom by Franklin Roosevelt in 1942, the private, 40-ish-seat theater has screened everything from newsreels and documentaries to westerns and musicals.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Nettles scored on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter, and a successful 2-point conversion tied the game at 21-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Brady McCormack rushed for 224 yards, four touchdowns and a two-point conversion, and Matteo Benson ran for two scores as Medfield (7-0) rolled to a 48-7 Tri-Valley League win over Bellingham.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Since its conversion from a cloakroom by Franklin Roosevelt in 1942, the private, 40-ish-seat theater has screened everything from newsreels and documentaries to westerns and musicals.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Nettles scored on a 1-yard run early in the fourth quarter, and a successful 2-point conversion tied the game at 21-21.
—Jordan Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Brady McCormack rushed for 224 yards, four touchdowns and a two-point conversion, and Matteo Benson ran for two scores as Medfield (7-0) rolled to a 48-7 Tri-Valley League win over Bellingham.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
Noun
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Saudi Arabia’s nine-year-old economic transformation plan, known as Vision 2030, is 85% complete, Minister Al-Falih said in opening remarks at the Fortune Global Forum.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yamal was a crucial part of Hansi Flick’s remarkable transformation at Barca over 2024-2025, taking a team that finished on its haunches under Xavi to a domestic treble in a style that was very often electrifying.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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When the bidding for tickets and a hotel stay for a Manchester City–Liverpool game starts slow, Vonn ups the ante with her powers of persuasion.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Every American, regardless of race, gender or religious persuasion, should have the opportunity to realize their natural potential via education.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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