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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of transition
The Hawks will test the Knicks’ defense at all three levels, beginning with the 3-point line, hunting treys in transition, where the Knicks have been susceptible to lapses this season.
—
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Similar lapses are likely to occur in the PCQ transition as well.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Together, the decisions underscore a sharp shift in Venezuela’s international standing following a dramatic political transition earlier this year.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyons will remain in his position until May 31 to help with the transition.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transition
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Similar lapses are likely to occur in the PCQ transition as well.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Apr. 2026
Together, the decisions underscore a sharp shift in Venezuela’s international standing following a dramatic political transition earlier this year.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyons will remain in his position until May 31 to help with the transition.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
-
The jaw-dropping transformations prompted a hilarious running joke in the comments section from viewers seeking glow-ups of their own.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The firms driving that transformation are among the most profitable in history.—
Nicolas S. Rohatyn,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Thiel says 200 workers spent Saturday demolishing the stair tower and elevator shaft, and then the focus shifts to the rest of the building.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Formatting breaks, conversions get messy, and scanned documents feel painful to work with.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
-
The county’s housing bonds will support mixed-use development, such as the conversion of office buildings into residences above retail.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Edmunds’ car experts touted both for having front seats with firm cushioning and extensive adjustments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The humbling adjustment looked like a recognition that the company had come up short in a bruising contest of advertising with competitors including McDonald’s and Wendy’s that newswriters dubbed the Burger Wars.—
Steve Patterson,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
