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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
Both offenses received points for scoring, explosive plays, third-down conversions and staying on schedule with efficient gains.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The Tigers also ranked fifth in the country in third down conversion percentage defense and posted 10 games with five or more tackles for loss.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Only two players, Fitzgerald and receiver Anquan Boldin, had more third- and fourth-down conversion receptions since 2000.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 30 July 2025
One firearm carried a machine gun conversion device, commonly called a Glock Switch.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The Tigers also ranked fifth in the country in third down conversion percentage defense and posted 10 games with five or more tackles for loss.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
Only two players, Fitzgerald and receiver Anquan Boldin, had more third- and fourth-down conversion receptions since 2000.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 30 July 2025
One firearm carried a machine gun conversion device, commonly called a Glock Switch.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
Noun
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The Perfect Storm: Why Healthcare Is Under Siege Healthcare's digital transformation has created a perfect storm of vulnerability.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Throughout this startling transformation, Tyler was ultimately revealed as the serial killer known for the carnage behind the attacks at Nevermore, acting under Thornhill’s direction.—
Vincent Perella,
IndieWire,
6 Aug. 2025
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The scenarios that Araujo’s team are devising are complex, filled with high-stakes challenges, tests of bravery and morale, and situations that call for using powers of persuasion and deduction.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Liberals must turn to more humble but still powerful instruments: persuasion and demonstration.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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