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
That loss came last season, on a day when Pep Guardiola’s reigning league champions couldn’t handle their hosts’ pressing, attacking transitions and long balls.
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Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Their founding closely mirrors political and social transitions in the countries where these exhibitions are situated.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This week was full of transitions.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Fall is all about transitions, and not necessarily the happy kind.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
For doctors in training, that difference could mean more accurate practice and smoother transitions to working with real patients.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Emami said Anaheim’s goal would also be to retain existing drivers wherever possible, with contractor transitions prioritizing continuity of service and customer experience.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The smart projector sports technology to reduce banding for smoother tonal transitions, and a system algorithm is reported capable of real-time adjustment of HDR tone mapping depending on screen size, ambient light and content type.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Participants also reported improved outcomes in health care access, housing transitions and long-term stability, said Todd Ferry, an architect and Portland State University researcher who authored the survey.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Their founding closely mirrors political and social transitions in the countries where these exhibitions are situated.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
This week was full of transitions.
—Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
Fall is all about transitions, and not necessarily the happy kind.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
For doctors in training, that difference could mean more accurate practice and smoother transitions to working with real patients.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Emami said Anaheim’s goal would also be to retain existing drivers wherever possible, with contractor transitions prioritizing continuity of service and customer experience.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
The smart projector sports technology to reduce banding for smoother tonal transitions, and a system algorithm is reported capable of real-time adjustment of HDR tone mapping depending on screen size, ambient light and content type.
—New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Participants also reported improved outcomes in health care access, housing transitions and long-term stability, said Todd Ferry, an architect and Portland State University researcher who authored the survey.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
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But for someone who has created some of the most memorable transformations ever put to screen, Baker has a somewhat surprising genre aversion.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is no one right way forward, but four key transformations are likely to make a powerful difference.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps, for example, someone such as Sharp might be best suited reviewing power-play shifts with a scoring winger, considering his prowess in that area of the game as a player.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit, executives from Flexport, OEC Group and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unpacked what shifts in tariffs, consumption and carrier partnerships have meant for logistics this year.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That was the most conversions Georgia has ever allowed under Smart and the second-most Alabama has amassed since 2016.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles held Bishop Gorman to 251 yards offense (61 rushing) but were limited to 42 yards on the ground, 0 for 3 on fourth-down conversions and committed two turnovers.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Cancer full moon on the 13th may bring clarity around your finances or self-worth, showing you where adjustments are needed.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Frank is excellent at reacting in games and making adjustments to help his side recover.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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