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
After the Statesman contacted CDH about his retirement, the health district sent a news release that said Duke plans to support the agency throughout the recruitment process and help transition to whoever is selected as the new director.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
This seemed to be a signal to employees and investors that the D’Amaro transition is not going to unfold like the Chapek one, with Iger waiting in the wings to swoop in and solve big problems.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The move comes as Disney has undertaken a leadership transition at the top of the company with former Disney Parks chief Josh D’Amaro taking over as CEO from Bob Iger.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
This interconnectivity also reduces the chance for hiccups like miscommunications and delays as a product transitions from planning to production.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
This seemed to be a signal to employees and investors that the D’Amaro transition is not going to unfold like the Chapek one, with Iger waiting in the wings to swoop in and solve big problems.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The move comes as Disney has undertaken a leadership transition at the top of the company with former Disney Parks chief Josh D’Amaro taking over as CEO from Bob Iger.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
This interconnectivity also reduces the chance for hiccups like miscommunications and delays as a product transitions from planning to production.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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For families This retreat isn’t designed for children—the programming, meal structure, and daily intensity are tailored to adults fully committed to a week of health transformation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nowhere is this more the case than the energy sector that has underwritten and made possible the transformation of the Gulf states over the past half-century, and whose health remains vital to the global economy and supply chains in oil, gas and many derivative products.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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On the opening shift, Boldy got the puck at the far blue line, weaved though a few Rangers defenders and fired through a screen to beat the New York goalie just 35 seconds into the period.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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However, the Stryker disruption may signal a shift toward more aggressive actions targeting corporate infrastructure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Grow-Good will expand next to TikTok Shop, where executives see strong potential for accessible beauty brands and high conversion through social commerce.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The combination of direct contributions and strategic conversions during a low-income bridge period is a coordination play that most general-audience content glosses over.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Staff will use a heat map to track where traffic goes on the site and how long users spend there to measure content performance in real time and make adjustments accordingly.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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