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
The outside hitter had three kills in the next four plays and the visitors rode solid transition volleyball for the opening win.
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Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
But even this transition was relatively unassuming on its face.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
When the transition came, those recommendations were not implemented.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Former Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy also has a producer deal with Universal to help wrangle the studio’s new film and TV pact with Taylor Sheridan, the TV portion of which transitions to NBCUniversal in 2029.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
But even this transition was relatively unassuming on its face.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
When the transition came, those recommendations were not implemented.
—Joe Kiani, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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The crown jewel is the 1988 Club, a transformation of the former Courtside Club into the franchise’s most exclusive offering.—
Taylor Stoddard,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Particularly, single-source precursors — essentially all-in-one starter molecules — were used to observe the material’s transformation step by step.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 A simple shift in approach brings things back into balance.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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After shift supervisor would come shift manager, followed by assistant manager, followed by manager, district manager.—
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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This strategic move is backed by internal DressX’s own data, which indicates that users who engage with virtual try-on features see a tenfold increase in conversion rates compared to those who do not.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, Musk's lawyers are set to argue that Altman and others enriched themselves illegally through that for-profit conversion.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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HomeGoods employees can often offer a price adjustment for minor defects.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Before her father Michael walked her down the aisle, Kate had some help from Pippa with final adjustments to her gown, a lace dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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