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 theater and the school are currently undergoing a leadership transition.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The opposition’s declaration explicitly acknowledged Washington’s role in the post-Maduro transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Krause will advise the company during a transition period.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Tinjoe operated Rakkan Ramen for more than two years before the transition.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The opposition’s declaration explicitly acknowledged Washington’s role in the post-Maduro transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Krause will advise the company during a transition period.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Tinjoe operated Rakkan Ramen for more than two years before the transition.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
Noun
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The timing dovetails nicely with the transformation of the arena.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Born during the collapse of the Soviet Union, Tamar grew up in a nation undergoing profound transformation.—
Tamar Gakharia,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your emotions may not have synced up with your recent identity shifts.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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The narrative shifts when Rang learns that Messi is to play a friendly match in Mumbai, thousands of kilometers from his village, sparking an unlikely road trip for boy and dog.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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The concierge takes responsibility for all the aspects of cross-selling that customer-facing staff may be reticent to undertake, such as conversion tracking and knowing all the key internal contacts.—
Marty Dauer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In his writings, her husband celebrated her conversion to the Anglican faith.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
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There was no need for adjustment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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These algorithms factor in variables such as a base rate, distance, tolls, surcharges, surge multipliers, booking fees, route adjustments, promotions, time of day, and even the behavior of individual workers and consumers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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