transitions

Definition of transitionsnext
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 Then, in the second segment from L1 to the moon, the spacecraft later departs along an unstable manifold and transitions into lunar orbit. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026 But in the meantime, as the class of 2026 transitions from students to the newest members of the workforce, the hunt is on to find AI-proof career paths. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026 The key to managing these transitions is to avoid neglecting either the human or the technological side. Thomas Berndorfer, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Gucci and Fendi remain absent from the schedule, amid creative leadership transitions at both houses, and Zegna will show in LA instead of Milan this season. Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 14 May 2026 Regardless of a woman’s willpower or lifestyle, hormonal transitions trigger rapid weight gain that is both distressing and medically concerning. Latisa S Carson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty. Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026 Support can still play a meaningful role during transitions like a first apartment or a job change. Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026 The smoothest transitions are planned quietly, years in advance. Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
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Noun
  • This explains why nearly 70% of digital health transformations fail, according to McKinsey.
    Ethan Pham, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Assayas takes a cynical and clichéd view regarding temptation and corruption, worldly rewards of security and pleasure, even ego and pride, while having nothing to say about the transformations envisioned or the values embodied in the exercise of political authority.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
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  • Joining me to discuss rising production costs, shifts in viewing preferences, and the demise of one of the pillars of late night television is USA TODAY TV Critic Kelly Lawler.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
  • Wind appears in both poetic and dramatic moments, along with shifts in light, sunsets, and so on.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 19 May 2026
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  • The complaint alleges the system hides real-world costs from children who lack the ability to navigate layered currency conversions.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • What is in the bill The bill aims to expand the housing supply through streamlined environmental reviews, grants for local housing planning and office-to-residential conversions.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
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  • The brand has also explored denim, though Trunfio noted that the assortment has remained intentionally limited, relying primarily on tie adjustments rather than stretch fabrics or elastic construction.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
  • Plus, the tilt-head design provides easy access to the bowl, perfect for making ingredient additions, scraping, and adjustments.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026

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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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