transition

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 These summer workouts are a time to further develop that transition. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025 Reversals of party dominance took place regularly and with relatively smooth transitions. Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025 There can also be difficult transitions between rooms and types of flooring. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2025 The Space Force has one more launch on a ULA Atlas V rocket before future missions transition to ULA’s new Vulcan Centaur. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for transition
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • This quote from Sequel cofounder and CMO Amanda Calabrese captures a long-overdue shift in brand thinking.
    Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • This, combined with shifts in body heat and routine, might help explain why cats become especially attentive.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • The Dolphins were one of the NFL’s best third-down defense (35.9% conversion rate), finishing sixth in 2024, and was the fourth best red-zone defense, and ranked second in goal-to-go defense.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2025
  • But conversion to paid plans required them to pull back and limit things like message history and integrations.
    Vidhi Agrawal, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • The Moroccan Champions spent the weeks leading up to the Playoffs making various adjustments to the vulnerabilities that the Kalahari Conference exposed in their armour through their domestic league and have a new lease on life.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • They're also used to make cost-of-living adjustments to government programs such as Social Security.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 5 June 2025

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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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