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
Find comfort and clarity during life’s transitions.
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Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Design trade-offs The point at which the stingers usually snap, the researchers say, is at the zone where zinc enrichment at the tip abruptly stops and transitions into manganese.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
In the demo, the robot transitions smoothly between these modes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, operators have also relied heavily on diesel but are now pursuing similar transitions to renewable energy.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The new independent board will be led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, both experienced in helping companies in their financial transitions.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Now the edge is getting pushed yet again, as the culture transitions from the memeification of one man’s death to delighting in the real-time memes of wars.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Western design hinges on expansive potential—marrying seamless indoor-outdoor-transitions, framing views of sun and sea, and creating a minimalist aesthetic that puts dense tropical settings or desert landscapes centerstage.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Her love for art naturally transitions into a passion for doing nails and makeup.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Design trade-offs The point at which the stingers usually snap, the researchers say, is at the zone where zinc enrichment at the tip abruptly stops and transitions into manganese.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
In the demo, the robot transitions smoothly between these modes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
In parts of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, operators have also relied heavily on diesel but are now pursuing similar transitions to renewable energy.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
The new independent board will be led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, both experienced in helping companies in their financial transitions.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Now the edge is getting pushed yet again, as the culture transitions from the memeification of one man’s death to delighting in the real-time memes of wars.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
Western design hinges on expansive potential—marrying seamless indoor-outdoor-transitions, framing views of sun and sea, and creating a minimalist aesthetic that puts dense tropical settings or desert landscapes centerstage.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Her love for art naturally transitions into a passion for doing nails and makeup.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
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Regardless of intent, this seemingly simple change—the creation of places to return to—marked one of the most significant transformations in human evolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Organizers said this year’s edition will highlight the major transformations redefining the industry, including the impact of AI and the rise of the creator economy.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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And now that pressure shifts squarely onto Detroit.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Cambodia, worker groups spoke of furloughs, cut shifts and job losses.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The contract originally was just to design two-way conversions for the downtown stretches of Downer Place, Galena Boulevard and New York Street, with the Broadway improvements added on later.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Office renovations and conversions in Charlotte Post-COVID, office towers have to either entice people to come back to the cubicle or change uses.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are 2026 season racing changes, and now, for the first time, there are adjustments to those changes.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Schwanebeck brothers have had to make many adjustments during their time in America.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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