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
Many of these sweeps are linked to the profound shifts wrought by the transition to agriculture.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Europe’s Renaissance era occurred mostly in the 15th and 16th centuries, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In general, Crystal is expediting its factories’ transition to automation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Europe’s Renaissance era occurred mostly in the 15th and 16th centuries, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In general, Crystal is expediting its factories’ transition to automation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Prepare for a season of emotional highs, wild epiphanies and transformative experiences Comments Get ready for a summer of transformation, chaos and unforgettable moments!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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During a speech to a huge crowd, Trzaskowski laid out his vision for a Poland that is inclusive and vowed to work to help develop Polish industry as the nation continues an economic transformation into a regional economic and military power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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After the employee agreed to install Brady’s showerhead, Brady is accused of driving them to his house to do so during their work shift, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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This quote from Sequel cofounder and CMO Amanda Calabrese captures a long-overdue shift in brand thinking.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The Dolphins were one of the NFL’s best third-down defense (35.9% conversion rate), finishing sixth in 2024, and was the fourth best red-zone defense, and ranked second in goal-to-go defense.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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But conversion to paid plans required them to pull back and limit things like message history and integrations.—
Vidhi Agrawal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The Phillies prefer to have their lefties against Atlanta, Thomson said, so that prompted the slight adjustment.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Still, Connecticut pledged in its contracts with state bondholders not to broadly alter the spending cap or other fiscal controls before July 1, 2028, though more modest adjustments can be made.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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