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 Eagles took a major step to revamp their passing game in the first two rounds by drafting Lemon and Stowers with their top two picks — players who will make an immediate contribution and are expected to be core players while the offense transitions.
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Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Her love for art naturally transitions into a passion for doing nails and makeup.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot transitions smoothly between rolling and stepping, executing ice-skating and roller-skating maneuvers with coordinated control of both its wheels and articulated legs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The physical distance between the players on the field transitions well into Hoffman’s fictional world.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
McGraw noted that security has been through transitions like this before, such as the software boom of the mid-90s.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The story was plodding, the characters frustrating, and the transitions through time poorly executed.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Education finance experts said such arrangements are not uncommon during leadership transitions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Zach Berman, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Her love for art naturally transitions into a passion for doing nails and makeup.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot transitions smoothly between rolling and stepping, executing ice-skating and roller-skating maneuvers with coordinated control of both its wheels and articulated legs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
The physical distance between the players on the field transitions well into Hoffman’s fictional world.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
McGraw noted that security has been through transitions like this before, such as the software boom of the mid-90s.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
The story was plodding, the characters frustrating, and the transitions through time poorly executed.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Education finance experts said such arrangements are not uncommon during leadership transitions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
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This planetary system is going through changes Changes to planetary systems and shifting orbits aren't unique to TOI-201, but these transformations usually occur on timescales of millions and even billions of years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes the most extraordinary transformations happen in the most unlikely creatures.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
22 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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Officials have said meeting those commitments will require cost adjustments and additional resources from the state.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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It's used to make changes to the debt limit, changes to mandatory spending or adjustments in revenues.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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