transition

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 The old model of fierce independence is a luxury many can't afford during this transition. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025 Thousands of feet underwater lie potentially lucrative treasure troves of copper, cobalt, nickel, zinc, manganese and other minerals that are vital for computer chips, modern batteries and other products needed for the clean energy transition. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 May 2025 The company's prescription and health record databases are expected to be absorbed by other pharmacy chains, with Rite Aid confirming its intention to complete those transitions before final store shutdowns. Dan Cody, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025 Despite the transition, WeightWatchers’ stock plummeted. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for transition
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Noun
  • As the moon harmonizes with Mars, psychological exploration enables external transformation.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Yet whereas Season 1 examined how a political awakening develops, Season 2 dove further into that transformation’s messy effects.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • But that house of password cards, dear reader, is about to come crashing down as Microsoft announces a dramatic shift in security emphasis from app to browser.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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  • But in certain circumstances, the skin can't keep up with the conversion of sugars on the interior, causing the bananas to split in the process.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025
  • But the conversion of the space for the three-day event required a massive amount of work to effectively showcase the wide assortment of Italian design, beauty, food, wine and fashion products.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
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  • Revenue from social entertainment services and other segments fell 11.9% to $214 million, largely due to regulatory compliance changes and adjustments in live-streaming functionality.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 May 2025
  • If that happens in the months ahead, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2026 may move higher.
    Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 May 2025

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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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