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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transition
Its Triple Lift System independently raises the mop and brushes to guarantee bone-dry rug transitions.
—
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a really interesting transition.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Very few companies get that kind of transition right.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Allen’s transition to more intimate and confessional lyrics took some time, however.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transition
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a really interesting transition.
—Sarah Lewin Frasier, Scientific American, 10 Apr. 2026
Very few companies get that kind of transition right.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Allen’s transition to more intimate and confessional lyrics took some time, however.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
-
Analysts attribute this transformation to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The poem tells the story of the seduction of a sixteen-year-old girl by the watermonster, a mythical figure, weaving together themes of place, identity, trauma, and transformation.—
Patrick Dundon,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Under Armas, the team shifts between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-2-4.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
-
Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Nationally, office-to-apartment conversions continue to increase.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
-
As an incentive, the bill would limit the percentage of water the buyer can use during the conversion process.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Smith is continuing to work, including making adjustments, to aid the team.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
-
Delaying adjustments can put pressure on your account and create stress that could have been avoided.—
Fazila Shahid Lodhi,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
