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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For example, Xcel Energy operates in some of the sunniest and windiest parts of the country where renewable solutions can and should play a role in the energy transition.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not the resulting spinoff, but rather the cameo in The Mummy Returns that marked his screen debut and transition from the wrestling ring.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Public Investment Fund and Macquarie Asset Management have agreed to explore potential investments in areas including energy transition and digital infrastructure in the kingdom.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Now healthy, the former Michigan Wolverine takes over for Sam Darnold and will have plenty of weapons around him to help make the transition seamless.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Not the resulting spinoff, but rather the cameo in The Mummy Returns that marked his screen debut and transition from the wrestling ring.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Public Investment Fund and Macquarie Asset Management have agreed to explore potential investments in areas including energy transition and digital infrastructure in the kingdom.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Now healthy, the former Michigan Wolverine takes over for Sam Darnold and will have plenty of weapons around him to help make the transition seamless.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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At the match and during her visit to the WI, Princess Kate's blonde hair transformation appeared to be a thing of the past.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The exterior transformations of these hulking vehicles are a testament to how quickly drones have changed the war in Ukraine in just over three years.—
Marco Hernandez,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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And occultations themselves depend on the viewer's location on Earth, as the viewing angle shifts with latitude.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The aim shifts from corporate adoption to personal leverage.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Transactions across 300 stores, e-commerce, loyalty scans, TikTok Shop sales, creator posts, and affiliate conversions all flow into systems built by Chief Digital and Information Officer Shirley Gao.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Williams and the Bears began to stall completely on securing crucial third down conversions.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Once the looks are done, the dress rehearsal is where the hair team previews the looks in motion before making adjustments.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fiscal first-quarter earnings of 32 cents per share after adjustments fell short of the estimate of 37 cents per share.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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