transitions

plural of transition
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 This unit transitions into the kitchen, which is positioned on one wall and equipped with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a fridge freezer. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 The best summer to fall outfits for women This everyday bootie perfectly transitions from summer dresses to fall flannels. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Those transitions can be valuable when they are planned thoughtfully and reflect both the needs of the individual and the firm. — John Abusaid, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The demure kitten heel adds just the right lift that transitions effortlessly from day to night, while padded insoles provide all-day comfort. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026 Focus on meaningful collections, cohesive room transitions, and blending bold and understated elements. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 However, Meta has a game plan in place and is firing on all cylinders as the company transitions from apps that live on the hardware and in the ecosystem of others, to its own hardware platforms and ecosystem. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 Unlike previous transitions between seasons, no one was cut from the show, and those who left stepped away on their own. — Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 These would vary from game-to-game, but generally encompass pre-existing events like boss fights, loading screens, and transitions out of cutscenes. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • The transformations that have decimated protest movements—undone by digitization, atomization, and the evanescence of online life—have also affected shame and its ability to mediate social norms without the intervention of the state.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Once employed for red-carpet transformations for some ultra-glamorous lengths, extensions are increasingly becoming an everyday styling tool as a way to add density, movement, or just a few extra inches without fundamentally changing a cut.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • The lightweight compression socks are highly recommended by flight attendants, pilots, marathoners, and nurses who spend 12-hour shifts making rounds across hard hospital floors.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
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  • The campaign aims to generate 17,000 conversions over the coming year, reflecting the charity’s figure for the number of people who die each year from alcohol- or drug-related causes.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In August, Hurley said that the Bird closing is also part of a 2024 Aldi deal with the Jacksonville chain that has led to dozens of conversions.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • Further, while about 4,000 workers across Hartford HealthCare’s hospitals, ambulatory locations, and support functions will benefit from this increase, an additional 4,000 will benefit from compression adjustments, the documents show.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • When compliance adjustments are made incrementally, organizations may overlook broader alignment.
    — Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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