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
Many also play gentle sounds that further ease your transition.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Her resignation now leaves Charlotte officials with key decisions about how the transition will work and who could lead the city next.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The transition to Miami police chief could be noticeable for Lopez.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The smoothest transitions are planned quietly, years in advance.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Her resignation now leaves Charlotte officials with key decisions about how the transition will work and who could lead the city next.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
The transition to Miami police chief could be noticeable for Lopez.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The smoothest transitions are planned quietly, years in advance.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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This portrait of its transformation into some of the world’s most productive farmland reveals humanity’s relationship with prairie land.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Blending artistic training, real-life moments and top-tier musical performances, the series delivers a compelling journey of personal ambition, creativity and transformation.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, Musk's lawyers are set to argue that Altman and others enriched themselves illegally through that for-profit conversion.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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How to check and file a claim A good first step is to review your IRS account transcript, which shows penalties, interest, payments, account adjustments, and refunds, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Through her work at Two Asian Matchmakers, this includes ongoing communication, feedback after introductions, and adjustments that reflect each client’s evolving preferences.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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