as in transformation
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 transition
Many of these sweeps are linked to the profound shifts wrought by the transition to agriculture.
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Europe’s Renaissance era occurred mostly in the 15th and 16th centuries, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In general, Crystal is expediting its factories’ transition to automation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Europe’s Renaissance era occurred mostly in the 15th and 16th centuries, marking the transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
In general, Crystal is expediting its factories’ transition to automation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 May 2025
Even so, the transition from in-person therapy to teletherapy has left some behind.
—Phillip Reese, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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During a speech to a huge crowd, Trzaskowski laid out his vision for a Poland that is inclusive and vowed to work to help develop Polish industry as the nation continues an economic transformation into a regional economic and military power.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Prepare for a season of emotional highs, wild epiphanies and transformative experiences Comments Get ready for a summer of transformation, chaos and unforgettable moments!—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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But a confrontation with the courts was averted by an ideological shift.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
16 May 2025
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With thousands of boomers expected to retire every day for the next several years, a massive generational shift is expected in the U.S. business landscape.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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But in certain circumstances, the skin can't keep up with the conversion of sugars on the interior, causing the bananas to split in the process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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But the conversion of the space for the three-day event required a massive amount of work to effectively showcase the wide assortment of Italian design, beauty, food, wine and fashion products.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2025
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The Phillies prefer to have their lefties against Atlanta, Thomson said, so that prompted the slight adjustment.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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The Knicks will huddle up and discuss adjustments to slow him down.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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