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 Another key challenge is the transition from today’s internet to quantum internet. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025 The president also said there's going to be a transition cost, transition problems. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2025 The collection transitions easily from day to evening. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025 We are committed to engaging with the public, licensing jurisdictions and states to facilitate a smooth transition to REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transition
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Noun
  • In 2017, Shannon was the focus of her own WEtv show Mama June: From Not to Hot, which followed her dramatic weight loss transformation.
    McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
  • The depictions of the Penitent Magdalene are no less striking for their transformation over time, through each artist’s imagination—or for beginning with the wrong Mary.
    Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Structural shifts in the Australian market, such as Disney+’s ESPN integration in 2025 and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition, are also likely to continue.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Structural shifts such as Disney+’s ESPN integration and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition are expected to reshape the competitive landscape, though weakening consumer sentiment presents potential headwinds.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These improvements are likely to boost conversion rates, increase average order values, and improve advertising efficiency both on Amazon’s platform and beyond.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Big chances have almost doubled (1.5 per match to 3), as has Everton’s big-chance conversion rate (21 per cent to 41 per cent).
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There will be a note in Chelsea’s accounts — as there was this year in relation to the hotel sales — detailing if an adjustment has been made to the price.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Each adjustment can trigger a full redeploy, slowing development to a crawl.
    Dan Rogers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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