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
If, for example, a child who was previously at home all day is going to start school in the fall, DePaula advises having conversations with your partner well before that transition.
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Light snow accumulations could occur, though the exact location depends on where the rain‑snow transition zone occurs and is unclear several days out.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The transition zone between the different types of precipitation remains broad and can shift, significantly affecting what each area sees, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Keith Jackson, President of The Internet of Team, views this transition through the lens of technician enablement and repair integrity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Jana Pollack, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Light snow accumulations could occur, though the exact location depends on where the rain‑snow transition zone occurs and is unclear several days out.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
The transition zone between the different types of precipitation remains broad and can shift, significantly affecting what each area sees, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2026
Keith Jackson, President of The Internet of Team, views this transition through the lens of technician enablement and repair integrity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The transformation of Tarocchi into a divinatory tool began in the late 18th century, driven by the rise of occultism in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Beauty actress took the peroxide to the next level over New Year’s Eve, showing off her lightest hair color yet in Aspen with a white-blonde transformation.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Frontex's standing corps is set to reach 10,000 officers by the end of the year -- double the number employed in 2021 -- reflecting the policy shift and expectations of sustained pressure along key routes.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The shift is contributing to some of the strongest revenue gains for big technology companies.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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The shops are slated for a mixed-use conversion.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Opponents argued that businesses and homeowners were concerned about crime and safety, threatening legal action to stop the hotel conversion effort, while city leaders insisted that the hotels would provide more permanent supportive housing.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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The big adjustment the Wolverines made was making La Mirada’s Gene Roebuck work a little harder.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic officials said they could be called on to lift those restrictions, according to the official, but Pentagon leadership was not fully satisfied with Anthropic’s adjustments and did not want to be beholden to the private company.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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