transitions

Definition of transitionsnext
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 With interchangeable feet and a suite of connectors—including a camera mount, a V-mount ballhead, and a light connector—the Rocket transitions seamlessly between camera support and lighting duty. Robb Rice, Robb Report, 10 May 2026 Their transitions were clear, deliberate, and respectful of the broader organization. Paul Hardart, Fortune, 9 May 2026 Support can still play a meaningful role during transitions like a first apartment or a job change. Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026 The smoothest transitions are planned quietly, years in advance. Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026 The result is a polished set that transitions seamlessly from daytime exploring to casual dinners. Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026 Over the decades, Colorado has experienced extraordinary growth and faced transitions that reshaped its economy and infrastructure. Bill Owens, Denver Post, 7 May 2026 For guests navigating stress, grief or major life transitions, access to therapists or coaches can transform a wellness stay into something genuinely therapeutic. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026 With its own kitchen and an office for remote work, the space transitions easily from hosting friends and family to functioning as a respite for the homeowners. Allison Duncan, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Noun
  • The early results confirmed the fracturing of Britain's traditional two-party system into a multi-party democracy, in what analysts say represents one of the biggest transformations in British politics in the last century.
    Andrew MacAskill, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • The transformations are meant to render the pavilion into a building-sized Wardian case, a Victorian-era terrarium used to transport foreign plants across the British Empire.
    Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
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  • And now that pressure shifts squarely onto Detroit.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
  • In Cambodia, worker groups spoke of furloughs, cut shifts and job losses.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Electricity undergoes multiple conversions, moving from high-voltage direct current into high-frequency magnetic fields before being captured and stabilized on board.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
  • Ethiopia and Zambia are reportedly discussing similar debt conversions, too.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Maybe a constitutional convention should be held for public adjustments of dozens of issues, including the felon candidate.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
  • Sometimes, that requires making small but meaningful adjustments, like warming washcloths for a patient who resists basic care.
    Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 7 May 2026

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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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