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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
Successes include the conversion of the old Stewart’s department store as the Catholic Relief Services headquarters, and the Atrium apartments fill the former Hecht’s department store.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In Gardena, a former Travelodge conversion dragged on for more than five years as repair estimates exploded from $50,000 to nearly $3 million.
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Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Types of conversion practices Conversion practices performed by some health care providers include psychological or behavioral therapies as well as medical treatments of individuals or groups.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
In Gardena, a former Travelodge conversion dragged on for more than five years as repair estimates exploded from $50,000 to nearly $3 million.
—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Types of conversion practices Conversion practices performed by some health care providers include psychological or behavioral therapies as well as medical treatments of individuals or groups.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
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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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Because beyond knowing the technicality to sell a property, strengthening skills like persuasion and relationship-building is essential to close multimillion-dollar houses.
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And at the same time, the business of persuasion is more intertwined with media than ever before – thanks in no small part to the enormous influence of creators.
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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