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
With over a decade of experience in the NHL spanning four franchises, Hathaway will bring a veteran presence, while also working to make a seamless transition into the culture and system that is already established.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.
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Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Those outlets had attracted major venture capital dollars in a bet that the transition from linear TV and print would result in consumers flocking to new brands on the open web.
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Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.
—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Those outlets had attracted major venture capital dollars in a bet that the transition from linear TV and print would result in consumers flocking to new brands on the open web.
—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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But there was a third global transformation on their heels.
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The real attraction is the transformation itself.
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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Moving past initial group play, the tournament shifts to a win-or-go-home format that determines the path to the July 19 final.
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Despite the challenges, several customers praised branch employees for helping them through the conversion.
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Certain models of handguns can allow semi-automatic guns to fire without repeatedly pulling the trigger, if an accessory called a machine gun conversion device is installed.
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Even better, the smocked bodice offers a comfortable, flattering fit, and the tie at the bustline allows for easy adjustments.
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Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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