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
Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and divorced women, have become prime targets for sophisticated financial scams.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
This is shaping up to be a minimum three- or four-year project as the team transitions from Armstrong to incoming GM Alexander Steen.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The transitions could introduce instability at a time when the city faces uncertainty about major issues, including the future of City Hall, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Clear transitions can reduce mental residue and enhance cognitive efficiency.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Leadership transitions inside the Islamic Republic are normally carefully choreographed affairs.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Shawna Thomas, who has guided CBS News’ morning program through several major transitions since joining as executive producer in 2021, is making one of her own.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
During the final attack phase, the drone transitions from loiter to a steep dive to maximize penetration and impact.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
On top of this, the inherent illiquidity of real estate can complicate everything from governance to generational transitions.
—Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
This is shaping up to be a minimum three- or four-year project as the team transitions from Armstrong to incoming GM Alexander Steen.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The transitions could introduce instability at a time when the city faces uncertainty about major issues, including the future of City Hall, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars.
—Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Clear transitions can reduce mental residue and enhance cognitive efficiency.
—Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Leadership transitions inside the Islamic Republic are normally carefully choreographed affairs.
—Imtiaz Tyab, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Shawna Thomas, who has guided CBS News’ morning program through several major transitions since joining as executive producer in 2021, is making one of her own.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
During the final attack phase, the drone transitions from loiter to a steep dive to maximize penetration and impact.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
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This season, the biggest haircut trends aren’t about dramatic, impulsive transformations.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar are engaged in historic national transformations aimed at diversification, investment, and global integration.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Perspective shifts may reshape your upcoming plans.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Perspective shifts may reshape your upcoming plans.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the long run, Paul expects the air freight side of the business to benefit from sea-to-air conversions, which were a tool used often when the Red Sea crisis was at its peak throughout 2024.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2026
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Stop the warehouse conversions to concentration camps.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Officials said the advisory change reflected adjustments in embassy operations rather than a direct change in underlying risk.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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