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 transition could take time and Google needs to innovate on search without killing its cash cow.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
But Shell stands to benefit from BP’s liquified natural gas portfolio, and the RBC report said Shell still needs to work on its energy transition strategy as well as the longevity of its crude oil and natural gas portfolio.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Positions And Guidance The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2025-33, extending and modifying earlier transition relief for brokers required to file Form 1099-DA to report certain digital asset sale and exchange transactions by customers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Trailing 10-6 to open the final frame, Park scored the first four goals of the fourth quarter, with Josie Leonard hitting Madi Brinkman for a transition goal to knot the game with seven minutes to play, less than a minute after the Wolfpack scored to trim their deficit to one.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 25 June 2025
But Shell stands to benefit from BP’s liquified natural gas portfolio, and the RBC report said Shell still needs to work on its energy transition strategy as well as the longevity of its crude oil and natural gas portfolio.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
Positions And Guidance The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2025-33, extending and modifying earlier transition relief for brokers required to file Form 1099-DA to report certain digital asset sale and exchange transactions by customers.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Trailing 10-6 to open the final frame, Park scored the first four goals of the fourth quarter, with Josie Leonard hitting Madi Brinkman for a transition goal to knot the game with seven minutes to play, less than a minute after the Wolfpack scored to trim their deficit to one.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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First, Latin America is skipping the transformation phase.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workforce by automating routine and repetitive tasks, and industry leaders expect this to prompt a reduction or transformation of certain roles across industries.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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In 2021, automakers faced one such shift when the European Commission passed legislation requiring a 55 percent reduction in the continent’s greenhouse-gas emissions within five years.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Monochrome doesn’t have to mean identical swatches—slight shifts in tone and an interplay of patterns, like gingham or small-scale florals, can create dimension and prevent the room from feeling one-note.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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The difference was stunning: almost 9x higher conversion.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Their conversion journey itself has been a learning curve.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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While Carnival’s adjustments were minor, cruise lines can make significant changes before or even during sailings.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Entering the world of algorithms and viewing hours at Netflix was an adjustment.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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