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
Wednesday’s announcement did not say when the new legislative body might be picked or provide any new details for a timeline for the transition.
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Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Most healthcare providers counseling transgender adolescents focus on social transition, which requires no medical intervention.
—Daphne Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Trump transition team via email for comment.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
To ensure a smooth transition, organizations must undertake careful preparation, strategic deployment and proactive problem-solving.
—Rodion Telpizov, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Most healthcare providers counseling transgender adolescents focus on social transition, which requires no medical intervention.
—Daphne Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Newsweek has reached out to the Trump transition team via email for comment.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
To ensure a smooth transition, organizations must undertake careful preparation, strategic deployment and proactive problem-solving.
—Rodion Telpizov, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Some key gender-swap choice aside, Blichfeldt hews closely to the shape of the original Grimm Brothers story in ways that, however inevitable, can’t escape predictability as Elvira undergoes transformations for the big ball.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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Mark Wahlberg's bald head transformation is still making a buzz!—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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As trade flows and market dynamics shift, the long-term effects on consumers and industries remain uncertain.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The shift is most pronounced among Republican parents: About 1 in 4 (26%) now report skipping or delaying some vaccines for their children, up from 13% in 2023.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Eagles had a 87.1% conversion rate with the Tush Push for three years with Jason Kelce at center, per Next Gen Stats.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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After the Eagles tied the score with a touchdown and two-point conversion — both on Jalen Hurts runs — with 5:15 left in the fourth quarter, Mahomes engineered a game-winning field goal drive.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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As airlines continuously redefine their passenger codes to accommodate diverse environments, Spirit’s dress code adjustment reflects a broader trend within the industry.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Policy adjustment at the federal level is only the beginning.—
Wenyuan Wu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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