as in transformations
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 transitions
Following the three-step routine, the podcast transitions into a bedtime story.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
New shuttles at Airsides A and C improve transport times and allow for smoother transitions, as did the 2024 addition of the Sky-Connect people mover system, which utilizes high-tech trains from Japan.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Timeline editing tools also allow precise control over timing, transitions, and storytelling, enabling robots to deliver smooth, cinematic performances that feel human and engaging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Thank you for being next to me, so steadfast, through so many years and so many transitions.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Roy Hodgson’s men will likely focus on compact defending and quick transitions, hoping to exploit any gaps Arsenal leaves behind.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
So when these transitions begin, one of my favorite places to shop is Costco.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Google Slides also can’t match Microsoft PowerPoint’s vaster range of fonts, templates, and visual effects (complex animations and transitions, such as origami, paper airplanes, and much more).
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Oct. 2025
The new content-creation space will provide access to Adobe’s video-editing tools including exclusive effects, transitions, title presets and more tailored to YouTube Shorts.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
New shuttles at Airsides A and C improve transport times and allow for smoother transitions, as did the 2024 addition of the Sky-Connect people mover system, which utilizes high-tech trains from Japan.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Timeline editing tools also allow precise control over timing, transitions, and storytelling, enabling robots to deliver smooth, cinematic performances that feel human and engaging.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Thank you for being next to me, so steadfast, through so many years and so many transitions.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Roy Hodgson’s men will likely focus on compact defending and quick transitions, hoping to exploit any gaps Arsenal leaves behind.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
So when these transitions begin, one of my favorite places to shop is Costco.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
Google Slides also can’t match Microsoft PowerPoint’s vaster range of fonts, templates, and visual effects (complex animations and transitions, such as origami, paper airplanes, and much more).
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
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Storms like Beryl and Milton demonstrated extreme transformations, with Milton jumping 90 mph in one phase alone.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Sweeney's character goes through her own hair transformations, including a brunette curly mullet, a shaggy pixie, and blonde box braids.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jays closing pitcher Jeff Hoffman came in to close things out in the ninth inning as the Fall Classic now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday with the team one win away from their first title in 32 years.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 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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The coach didn’t hold anything back either, recognizing the Jets had the Bengals’ defense on its heels and continued to go for two-point conversions on back-to-back touchdown drives in the fourth quarter.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The rates will then return to their regular levels, although postal officials have hinted that modernization efforts and ongoing cost changes could bring future adjustments.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Automatic speed and heat adjustments, custom settings memory, special tech that protects hair’s natural moisture, and a volume boost function for greater body at the roots.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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