transitions

noun

plural of transition
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 For two different transitions, the researchers measured displacements of about 240 ± 16 nanometers and 463 ± 20 nanometers, closely matching their theoretical predictions of roughly 232 and 464 nanometers. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Mixed emotions about fertility can reflect deeper feelings about identity, aging, and life transitions. — Parents, 28 Aug. 2026 Add virtual care, telemetry, licensing, endpoint technology, cabling, and cybersecurity infrastructure as South Arkansas Regional Hospital transitions to Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado. — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026 Trusts and estates attorneys pointed to three steps that can make family business transitions smoother. — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 Speaking of which, Amazon is getting a jump-start on its long weekend deals, with steep markdowns on travel-ready clothing that transitions seamlessly from summer to fall. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 The other area of strength for Chelsea was their 5-2-3 press and transitions from regains. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Experts say back-to-school transitions can be difficult for children and parents alike. — Nicky Zizaza, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 When a franchise successfully transitions out of a legendary era without collapsing into a total rebuild, maintaining momentum becomes the ultimate goal. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
  1. transformations
  2. shifts
  3. conversions
  4. adjustments
Noun
  • Bridgers proffers the second of the film’s most impressive transformations when Del is occasionally pressed into service to perform as an underage boy — changing her body language, her gait and, again, her voice.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • New Risks And Considerations Digital and AI transformations share implementation risks, including integration failure, weak adoption and cybersecurity exposure.
    — Michael Tyrimos, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of transformations
Noun
  • Green said the current moment reflects a long-term bet on Los Angeles, which has faced shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic as well as the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Small, realistic shifts at home can make a world of difference.
    — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Because a large Roth conversion in one year can temporarily increase your MAGI to trigger IRMAA later, consider spreading out conversions over multiple years to keep your income below the threshold.
    — Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • These landowners, largely in the Central Valley and the Central Coast, would no longer have to pay fees for the conversions.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of conversions
Noun
  • Most of the majors have made small adjustments, like music at changeovers, light shows at night, and letting crowds move more freely, especially higher up in larger stadiums.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Making small adjustments to your diet could help your body in the long run.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustments

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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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