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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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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
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As foundational as that principle remains, the financial services industry is undergoing a transformation that goes well beyond numbers.—
Robert Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Following Baahubali, Telugu releases were steadily becoming the cinema of the people, but a major factor behind this shift was the ability for rural populations to watch movies online.—
Vishal Menon,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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This marks a shift from satellites focused solely on sensing or communication to ones that also serve as data processors and AI platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 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
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That motel conversion will cost over $500,000 per door to build, while the North Sacramento tiny homes will cost about $200,000 to build, according to the city and county staff reports.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Work Mode: Maintains a stable, focused environment ideal for productivity, reducing the need for manual adjustments during the day.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 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
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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