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
These are arranged in a 2+1 redundant, Tier III-compliant setup that prevents power interruptions through battery-to-generator transitions.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Finance teams can tie savings to reinvestment plans and publish timelines for transitions.
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Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Reduce The Cost Between Modes The modern workday is full of invisible transitions.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As mentioned, the four-color Benchy demonstrated accurate color registration with minimal visible contamination between color transitions.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Revenues would help fund transitions for workers displaced by AI.
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Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Finance teams can tie savings to reinvestment plans and publish timelines for transitions.
—
Gleb Tsipursky,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Reduce The Cost Between Modes The modern workday is full of invisible transitions.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
As mentioned, the four-color Benchy demonstrated accurate color registration with minimal visible contamination between color transitions.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Revenues would help fund transitions for workers displaced by AI.
—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
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That shift — from aging to Sage‑ing — is becoming one of the most important personal transformations of midlife and beyond.
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Sustainable interior transformations are no longer considered a premium, secondary perk reserved for eco-conscious niche brands.
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Michael Tippett, a climate scientist at Columbia University who studies the ties between El Niño and weather patterns, said that on average, there is no strong link between El Niño and shifts in summer weather patterns over the US and Europe.
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But thanks to changing temperatures, animal migration, and shifts in land use, scientists say tick territory is expanding.
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Plans call for about 1,000 housing units through a combination of office-to-residential conversions and new construction.
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In recent years, the buildings around the Metropolitan have struggled to keep retail tenants after a spurt of residential conversions of historic buildings starting in the early 2000s brought commerce to the neighborhood.
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Choose adjustments that protect bonds and welcome growth.
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The Department of Health and Human Services is moving to make adjustments to testosterone-therapy labels, reversing changes made over a decade ago that restricted availability for some men.
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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