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 theater and the school are currently undergoing a leadership transition.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The opposition’s declaration explicitly acknowledged Washington’s role in the post-Maduro transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Krause will advise the company during a transition period.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Tinjoe operated Rakkan Ramen for more than two years before the transition.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The opposition’s declaration explicitly acknowledged Washington’s role in the post-Maduro transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Krause will advise the company during a transition period.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Tinjoe operated Rakkan Ramen for more than two years before the transition.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The timing dovetails nicely with the transformation of the arena.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Born during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tamar grew up in a nation undergoing profound transformation.—
Tamar Gakharia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The facility will run around the clock, with most workers on four 10-hour shifts, with three days off.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Brown said momentum has endured as a strategy because investors tend to continue rewarding companies benefiting from innovation cycles and favorable industry shifts, creating trends that can last longer than many expect.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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The company’s executives warned that supply chain constraints could limit revenue conversion through 2027, however.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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According to the company, its recruiting systems have helped generate qualified driver leads with a notable conversion rate in a highly competitive labor market.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Such temblors are typically aftershocks caused by minor adjustments along the portion of a fault that slipped at the time of the initial earthquake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The week’s results include an additional adjustment for the Memorial Day holiday.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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