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
The final number of staffing reductions could change as the district transitions between fiscal years, according to the district.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
This creates heel-to-toe transitions that are smoother and more natural than in some of On’s other shoes.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
This sporty dress transitions seamlessly from an airport layover to city sightseeing.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The first goal was to open up the space and recreate its volumes using fluid visual transitions.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Hormones, medications, physical health, relationship satisfaction, and life transitions all play important roles.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Long-time Colorado journalist Allen Best published Big Pivots, a free-subscription e-journal focused on the energy and water transitions in Colorado.
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Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
This mix of blonde and brunette is perfect for transitions.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
However, the problem is that almost all nuclear energy transitions are far too energetic to be controlled with lasers.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
This creates heel-to-toe transitions that are smoother and more natural than in some of On’s other shoes.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
This sporty dress transitions seamlessly from an airport layover to city sightseeing.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
The first goal was to open up the space and recreate its volumes using fluid visual transitions.
—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Hormones, medications, physical health, relationship satisfaction, and life transitions all play important roles.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Long-time Colorado journalist Allen Best published Big Pivots, a free-subscription e-journal focused on the energy and water transitions in Colorado.
—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
This mix of blonde and brunette is perfect for transitions.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
However, the problem is that almost all nuclear energy transitions are far too energetic to be controlled with lasers.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 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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Still, for all the familiarity and the sturdy nature of the advance, some macro shifts and internal stirrings are worthy of some attention, especially as global tech stocks face a bit of a shakeout overnight Tuesday .
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If survivability and the ability to penetrate advanced air defenses are the primary criteria, the advantage shifts toward stealth bombers such as the B-2 and B-21.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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