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
Janus is the Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions.
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Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The Public Utilities Commission’s decisions and the energy-generation plans of our utilities are carefully considered to take into account the costs to rate-payers, just transitions for workers, and the necessary steps towards a clean energy future.
—Meg Froelich, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Oil demand may sink over time, depending on factors like sales of electric vehicles and whether China — one of the biggest global sources of energy demand — transitions to renewables.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This could be first thing in the morning or last thing at night, during transitions like between classes or in moments of anxiety, anger, or overwhelm.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Hisense says cyan occupies a part of the spectrum where the human eye is especially sensitive, allowing the panel to render smoother gradients, more realistic tones and subtler transitions without oversaturation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Although the late 1800s houses have undergone many transitions over the years, they were considered for demolition.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Estêvão notes that many don’t just come for the hike, but to disconnect from the chaos of life and process major life transitions—grief, broken hearts, a health diagnosis—finding clarity in the expansive ocean views and long stretches of solitude.
—Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
The medium Curve transitions from day to night with adjustable straps and detachable chains that can be worn as jewelry.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The Public Utilities Commission’s decisions and the energy-generation plans of our utilities are carefully considered to take into account the costs to rate-payers, just transitions for workers, and the necessary steps towards a clean energy future.
—Meg Froelich, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Oil demand may sink over time, depending on factors like sales of electric vehicles and whether China — one of the biggest global sources of energy demand — transitions to renewables.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
This could be first thing in the morning or last thing at night, during transitions like between classes or in moments of anxiety, anger, or overwhelm.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Hisense says cyan occupies a part of the spectrum where the human eye is especially sensitive, allowing the panel to render smoother gradients, more realistic tones and subtler transitions without oversaturation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Although the late 1800s houses have undergone many transitions over the years, they were considered for demolition.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Estêvão notes that many don’t just come for the hike, but to disconnect from the chaos of life and process major life transitions—grief, broken hearts, a health diagnosis—finding clarity in the expansive ocean views and long stretches of solitude.
—Deanna Romano, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026
The medium Curve transitions from day to night with adjustable straps and detachable chains that can be worn as jewelry.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
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Read on to learn about the inspiration behind the most memorable character transformations in Stranger Things season five and the stories behind them.—
Kirbie Johnson,
Allure,
6 Jan. 2026
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Plus, hair transformations are often used to convey big time jumps in TV shows, and that scene takes place 18 months after the big battle with the Mind Flayer and Vecna.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Jan. 2026
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Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These patterns often reveal shifts in media consumption, e-commerce, and social engagement in clear, sometimes unexpected ways.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Vikings were last in the NFL in turnovers, interceptions and third down conversions and second-to-last in sack percentage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a season filled with remarkable rallies, the Bears delivered another one in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field, erasing a 16-0 deficit and tying the game with those two Williams touchdown passes plus that pair of 2-point conversions.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Visa and MasterCard have responded to growing scrutiny with minor, cosmetic adjustments, but the core problem remains unchanged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Images adapt to portrait or landscape placement without manual adjustments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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