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
Potter often talks about wanting to oversee the club’s transition to a higher ceiling.
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Challenge yourself to make the transitions as smooth as possible, picking up the pace toward the end of your walk to seamlessly progress into the run, then dialing it back over the last few seconds of your run to ease back into a brisk walk.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Technology is playing a critical role in this transition.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
This year's cohort is also leveraging venture capital to tackle impact and energy transition investment.
—Moya Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Challenge yourself to make the transitions as smooth as possible, picking up the pace toward the end of your walk to seamlessly progress into the run, then dialing it back over the last few seconds of your run to ease back into a brisk walk.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Technology is playing a critical role in this transition.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
This year's cohort is also leveraging venture capital to tackle impact and energy transition investment.
—Moya Johnson, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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Kiew has over 15 years of experience in organizational strategy and human capital transformation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Granting the military authority to engage in activities such as searches, seizures and detentions represents a significant shift.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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By singling out humans as a primary cause of climate change, Francis was making a radical shift in the Vatican’s stance on the environment.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The plane has undergone a $10 million conversion to transform it into a modern marvel, while still retaining that retro feel and look.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The properties include a $2.2 million Dorchester townhouse, a $2.3 million nearby townhouse conversion and a $3 million multifamily house in Boston's Roxbury Crossing neighborhood.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Additions or adjustments can be sent to editors@deadline.com.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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But adjusting to the high level of media scrutiny is an ordinary adjustment any player coming from a small media market such as Milwaukee must handle.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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