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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
Myron’s conversion to a standard contract was an insurance move, with only minimal guarantees going forward.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Also, the conversion from electrical to chemical energy during charging and back to electrical energy during discharge is not always efficient, often resulting in energy losses.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The proposal would include improvements to Soldier Field’s sound system and other amenities, as well as infrastructure adjustments to roads and other areas around the stadium to accommodate the conversion, the source said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The district has 56 poles and 7,500 linear feet of overhead conversion to 11,165 linear feet of underground trench spanning 227 properties, according to a council agenda report.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Also, the conversion from electrical to chemical energy during charging and back to electrical energy during discharge is not always efficient, often resulting in energy losses.
—New Atlas, 23 Feb. 2026
The proposal would include improvements to Soldier Field’s sound system and other amenities, as well as infrastructure adjustments to roads and other areas around the stadium to accommodate the conversion, the source said.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The district has 56 poles and 7,500 linear feet of overhead conversion to 11,165 linear feet of underground trench spanning 227 properties, according to a council agenda report.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
Noun
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The transformation of Tarocchi into a divinatory tool began in the late 18th century, driven by the rise of occultism in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Beauty actress took the peroxide to the next level over New Year’s Eve, showing off her lightest hair color yet in Aspen with a white-blonde transformation.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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When social interaction is layered onto immersive digital worlds, the line between play and persuasion can blur.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The files are more proof that elites of all persuasions seem plenty comfortable saying the quiet part out loud or engaging in egregious, shameless behavior, banking on a culture that has given up on demanding consequences.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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