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
Our transition chair is an African-American attorney in Tallahassee.
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Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
As part of this transition, the financial and administrative responsibilities of the role will be separated.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The standard was designed to offer practical and accessible guidance for companies at every stage of net-zero transition.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Space Force has one more launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket before future missions transition to ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
As part of this transition, the financial and administrative responsibilities of the role will be separated.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The standard was designed to offer practical and accessible guidance for companies at every stage of net-zero transition.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
The Space Force has one more launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket before future missions transition to ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The most visible sign of all that the World Cup is upon us is the transformation of 32-acre waterfront Bayfront Park into FIFA Fan Festival Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Anthropic is a favorite with health care leaders like Banner Health CEO Amy Perry who spoke with me recently about their digital transformation and moves to modernize while protecting 29 petabytes of data.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Her win signals a shift in Miami's political landscape and sets the stage for significant policy changes in the years ahead.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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As secretary of the university, Robertson said, Martin served as the shepherd of the Board of Governors and became a behind-the-scenes problem solver for presidents navigating political shifts.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
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Early data from the platform already reveals a massive spike in user engagement, boasting double the typical conversion rates and tripled time spent on site.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Since fewer conversion steps are involved, more of the original electricity reaches the wheels.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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This recipe takes the classic formula and adds some new-school adjustments, including aged white Cheddar and fresh rosemary.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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And with rates on certificates of deposit (CDs), high-yield savings and money market accounts all around 4% or higher now, this should be a relatively easy (and profitable) adjustment to make.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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