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
Thank you for being next to me, so steadfast, through so many years and so many transitions.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
War displaces millions and leads to hunger The war between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in April 2023, when the two forces, previously sharing power, fell out over plans to integrate their forces during a transition towards democracy.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
During the difficult transition, Gaetino has looked to another USWNT player, Crystal Dunn, for help.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
County supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer has been a vocal proponent of the long-term transition to a more holistic and proactive mental health system.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
War displaces millions and leads to hunger The war between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in April 2023, when the two forces, previously sharing power, fell out over plans to integrate their forces during a transition towards democracy.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
During the difficult transition, Gaetino has looked to another USWNT player, Crystal Dunn, for help.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
County supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer has been a vocal proponent of the long-term transition to a more holistic and proactive mental health system.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Saudi Arabia’s nine-year-old economic transformation plan, known as Vision 2030, is 85% complete, Minister Al-Falih said in opening remarks at the Fortune Global Forum.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Yamal was a crucial part of Hansi Flick’s remarkable transformation at Barca over 2024-2025, taking a team that finished on its haunches under Xavi to a domestic treble in a style that was very often electrifying.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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To many analysts, this shift might have seemed baffling.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The abrupt tonal shift left some MLB viewers confused, sparking an online conversation.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Marcus Mariota threw an interception that bounced off Deebo Samuel’s hands, and Washington came up short on two fourth-down conversions.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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This night train to the slopes is an all-inclusive package, including transport, transfers, accommodation, and ski pass, with the option to rent gear (starting at 1,256 euros, or approximately $1,461 per person, based on current conversion rates).—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
27 Oct. 2025
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After September’s move, Kalshi traders quickly repriced the rest of 2025, concentrating on a two-cut scenario (October and December) and leaving a tail for only one more cut or, less likely, a larger November–December adjustment.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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These price adjustments are meant to keep deliveries moving smoothly during the high-volume months of November and December.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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