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
That transition is becoming increasingly common in corporate America, Fast Company reports.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Arab states and Washington have both signaled readiness to contribute if the transition leads back to PA rule and a clear political horizon.
—Yonatan Touval, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
The settlement honored his service and ensured a stable leadership transition.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
This is an opportunity to recalibrate pharmaceutical pricing in a way that brings relief to U.S. consumers, corrects global imbalances and safeguards innovation, a transition the entire healthcare ecosystem must eventually adopt.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Arab states and Washington have both signaled readiness to contribute if the transition leads back to PA rule and a clear political horizon.
—Yonatan Touval, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
The settlement honored his service and ensured a stable leadership transition.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
This is an opportunity to recalibrate pharmaceutical pricing in a way that brings relief to U.S. consumers, corrects global imbalances and safeguards innovation, a transition the entire healthcare ecosystem must eventually adopt.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The film has been generating early buzz for the dramatic transformation Stone undertook.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Lodge went through a full transformation in recent years, and the updates lean into the region’s sense of craft.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The steering wheel and pedals retract, ambient light shifts to red and the seat backs emit infrared light.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lee's office has said Tennessee chose not to participate due to a shift in the administrative costs Tennessee would bear.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Investigators seized 287 guns, 147 machine gun conversion devices, and 22 kilograms of cocaine, meth, heroin and fentanyl.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Aug. 2025
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The next year, the conversion rate of dollars to gold was set at $35 per ounce, sharply devaluing the currency.—
Kenneth S. Rogoff,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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The agreement requires that the developer pay an upfront financial contribution to the district of roughly $6.1 million, with adjustments for the Consumer Price Index over the course of construction.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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The win marked a coming-of-age moment that tennis pundits have long foretold—provided that Shelton could make a few adjustments to his game.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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