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
Pretoria’s efforts to lower carbon emissions have been hobbled in recent years by resistance within state power utility Eskom, which faces potentially radical restructuring as part of the energy transition.
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semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In other Strand Entertainment news, longtime agent Ali Benmohamed is negotiating to join the company, in a transition to management following 16 years at United Talent Agency.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Dean, who has been CEO since co-founding the company in 2008, will stay on as an executive advisor after the transition.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Based in Manhattan, Tonight was a transition from popular variety programs like The Ed Sullivan Show to something hipper — a way for viewers around the country to soak up a bit of show-business glamour at the end of the day.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2025
In other Strand Entertainment news, longtime agent Ali Benmohamed is negotiating to join the company, in a transition to management following 16 years at United Talent Agency.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Dean, who has been CEO since co-founding the company in 2008, will stay on as an executive advisor after the transition.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Based in Manhattan, Tonight was a transition from popular variety programs like The Ed Sullivan Show to something hipper — a way for viewers around the country to soak up a bit of show-business glamour at the end of the day.
—Eric Deggans, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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To see one of the coolest Black Lagoon transformations, head to the Marigny neighborhood to the award-winning cocktail dive bar, Anna’s.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, by contrast, has pulled off one of the most impressive transformations in the history of the sport in the span of just 19 games.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Broader risk appetite Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, agreed that the bond markets could be responding to a shift in overall sentiment.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Significant, even critical, shifts in strategy or prioritization rarely require organizations to change completely in form or structure.—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Engram led Denver with five first-half touches and came up big with two early third-down conversions.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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Two rushing touchdowns were surrendered but just as damning was a 15-yard scramble by Mayfield for a third-and-14 conversion, two plays before his 45-yard touchdown throw.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the pumps didn’t function correctly right out of the box; specialized endocrinologists had to help program the devices and make adjustments every few months.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Small adjustments to your schedule can lead to significant benefits.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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