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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The unprecedented tariff push by the administration injected new uncertainty into the clean energy transition by adding another layer of duties on top of existing equipment tariffs.
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Outside of her work in events, Adrienne created Adrienne Rose Unfolded, a platform shaped by her own life transitions.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The petition called on the school district to recognize parents’ constitutional right to raise their children and to inform parents prior to assisting their child’s social transition to a new gender identity at school.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
That was one of the transition phases that was most foreign to him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Outside of her work in events, Adrienne created Adrienne Rose Unfolded, a platform shaped by her own life transitions.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The petition called on the school district to recognize parents’ constitutional right to raise their children and to inform parents prior to assisting their child’s social transition to a new gender identity at school.
—Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
That was one of the transition phases that was most foreign to him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Beyond her physical transformation, Sarah also discusses her strategy for red carpet dressing, telling the story behind her Chanel feather dress and pants at the show’s premiere.—
Chelsea Daniel,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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John and Alice Coltrane lived, composed, recorded, and pursued spiritual study during a period of profound artistic transformation during their time in the New York home, and Coltrane came of age as a creative innovator within the local music community while living in the Philadelphia House.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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For consumers, that makes the likely shift in car lots more gradual, with more trucks and SUVs, stronger hybrid emphasis, and a potentially slower EV ramp-up as automakers take time to recalibrate.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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For years, scientists have struggled to understand how changes in chemical composition at the core of a red giant connect to shifts seen at the surface.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Growth has slowed, discretionary spending is under pressure, and visibility alone — whether through celebrity endorsements, capsule collections, or familiar zodiac motifs — no longer guarantees resonance, let alone conversion.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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By shifting from static size charts to dynamic, conversational guidance, True Fit aims to reduce returns by billions of dollars while increasing conversion rates and consumer confidence.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Feb. 2026
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The velocity, down from his average of nearly 96 mph before his latest elbow surgery, is something the Padres believe could possibly tick up slightly with some mechanical adjustments.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jean-Bart has sent a letter to city leaders and the Texas Department of Transportation asking for clearer signage, adjustments to bike lanes, additional parking options and better overall traffic flow.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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