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
Redd, a finance major, made the transition from manager to walk-on halfway through his freshman season, after the Illini encountered some injury woes that left the team short on healthy bodies.
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Xcel’s proposal includes a clean transition tariff provision to encourage data centers to invest in carbon-free technologies.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Arts & Ideas has been undergoing a leadership transition for the past couple of years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
This might look like being okay with not knowing what comes next while navigating a fraught career transition.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Xcel’s proposal includes a clean transition tariff provision to encourage data centers to invest in carbon-free technologies.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Arts & Ideas has been undergoing a leadership transition for the past couple of years.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
This might look like being okay with not knowing what comes next while navigating a fraught career transition.
—Jessica Weiss, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The challenge is not to retreat from circulation, but to insist that circulation be thought through, grounded in specific places and their conditions, and accountable, open to friction, contamination, and transformation rather than insulated coherence.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rather than a one-sided effort, this transformation is driven by collaboration—working closely with our partners to develop solutions and move forward together.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Under Armas, the team shifts between a 4-2-3-1 and a 4-2-4.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Formatting is preserved during conversions, which is critical for business and professional use.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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But when the game ended in a Rams loss that included a controversial two-point conversion call, Nacua repeated his criticisms of the officials on social media.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The recommendations represent adjustments to the second year of the two-year budget for a wide variety of state expenses that range from the salaries of Superior Court judges to Medicaid payments for elderly nursing home patients.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The orbit adjustments are designed to put the astronauts in a highly elliptical 24-hour-long orbit, giving them plenty of time to check out the Orion capsule, making sure the ship's communications, navigation, propulsion and life support systems are working properly before heading to the moon.—
Miles Doran,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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