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
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.
—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
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
According to real estate insiders, the listing comes amid a season of major transitions for the Bravo star.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Bellegarde is a key link between the midfield and attack, while his ball-carrying ability thrives in Haiti’s offensive transitions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The Viking workers, who are unionized, were informed Tuesday of last week that as the county transitions to a new security contract with GardaWorld, they would not be included.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
As the world transitions to greener technologies, demand for aluminum is expected to grow.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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
As of now, winning on the ground comes down to mastering masking transitions, managing stamina and your fighter's ground prowess.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
According to real estate insiders, the listing comes amid a season of major transitions for the Bravo star.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Bellegarde is a key link between the midfield and attack, while his ball-carrying ability thrives in Haiti’s offensive transitions.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The Viking workers, who are unionized, were informed Tuesday of last week that as the county transitions to a new security contract with GardaWorld, they would not be included.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
As the world transitions to greener technologies, demand for aluminum is expected to grow.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
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Organizational change experts say that this kind of rupture is almost never necessary, and that the messiest transformations are often the least effective ones.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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For inspiration on flawless exterior transformations, precision continuous concrete curbing, and high-end borders, a quick scroll through the Border Magic Facebook page demonstrates exactly how custom hardscaping signals to buyers that no expense was spared in the upkeep of the estate.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Singh said that many of his employees park in the North F Street lot during their shifts.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Your intuition notices tiny shifts, so praise progress out loud and adjust the plan with compassion each day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Greenberg already has a significant presence along the commercial corridor, including interests in office-to-apartment conversions that could eventually encompass 500 apartments.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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His latest conversions may not be his last.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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This evaluation focuses on mapping out the legal compliance requirements, the physical engineering adjustments, and the financial structures needed to make these mobile energy stations functional.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Those adjustments now continue in a new organization that could be looking for a new big-league backstop sooner or later.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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