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 trailer transitions to black and white footage, with a crew member getting involved to break up the escalating fight.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Earlier in August, Spotify rolled out a feature allowing users to create their own transitions between songs in their playlists.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This combination lends itself to transitions from focus to out of focus and background blur (bokeh) that's smooth and free of distracting elements.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
These large swings happen in significant economic transitions (the Great Recession then and the pandemic now).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Proponents often trot out comparisons to past transitions, talking of Vaudevillian actors transitioning to the new-fangled silent cinema, silent film actors making the difficult move into talkies, all the way up to animation voiceover and motion capture.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Even if Grease is not in your top-5 movies of all time, consider replicating Bieber’s outfit as the summer soon transitions to fall.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement As the nation transitions out of wedding season into the fall, where witches will receive another boost of popularity in conjunction with Halloween, the practice of hiring a witch for services will remain.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Earlier in August, Spotify rolled out a feature allowing users to create their own transitions between songs in their playlists.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
This combination lends itself to transitions from focus to out of focus and background blur (bokeh) that's smooth and free of distracting elements.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
These large swings happen in significant economic transitions (the Great Recession then and the pandemic now).
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The lens surface gradually transitions in prescription strength, with no lines bifurcating your vision.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Proponents often trot out comparisons to past transitions, talking of Vaudevillian actors transitioning to the new-fangled silent cinema, silent film actors making the difficult move into talkies, all the way up to animation voiceover and motion capture.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Even if Grease is not in your top-5 movies of all time, consider replicating Bieber’s outfit as the summer soon transitions to fall.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Advertisement As the nation transitions out of wedding season into the fall, where witches will receive another boost of popularity in conjunction with Halloween, the practice of hiring a witch for services will remain.
—Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
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Large-scale, multinational transformations requiring hundreds of consultants still favor traditional firms.—
Andrew Dunn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Metals like zinc absorb B-EUV light and generate electrons that trigger chemical transformations on an organic material called imidazole.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With their wireless probe, equipped with five sensors, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, the focus shifts from time to temperature.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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By removing color, the focus shifts to texture, light, gesture, and gaze — emphasizing the nuances of connection and the multiplicity of what love can look like beyond normative, romanticized ideals.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Williams and the Bears began to stall completely on securing crucial third down conversions.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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When consumers are seeking tickets, the brand is difficult to find in generative responses, lowering conversions later in the journey.—
Shannon Reedy,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Prevent Eye Strain Simple adjustments to your habits and work environment can help prevent eye strain.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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The key is to let the campaign run through its learning phase before making adjustments.—
Mykola Lukashuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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