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 deal was motivated by the need to combine their resources to remain competitive as the industry transitions to electric vehicles.
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Junko Ogura, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The staircase leading up to the second floor has a windowed turret, which adds a dramatic feel to the transition between the first and second floors.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The state of California should be leading the world in environmental protection and the transition to clean energy.
—Dave Cortese, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
While the two have gone the distance, Kuch told Cooper that their relationship timeline included a six-month break after Rochell made his transition to pro football.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Junko Ogura, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The staircase leading up to the second floor has a windowed turret, which adds a dramatic feel to the transition between the first and second floors.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2025
The state of California should be leading the world in environmental protection and the transition to clean energy.
—Dave Cortese, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
While the two have gone the distance, Kuch told Cooper that their relationship timeline included a six-month break after Rochell made his transition to pro football.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Its transformation is courtesy of Fundación Fernando Romero, a not-for-profit foundation established by architect and design curator Fernando Romero, who bought the property last year and will oversee its renovation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 Feb. 2025
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The internet is undergoing a fundamental transformation, and Web3 stands at the center of this shift.—
Daniel Levy,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Various factors such as melting sea ice and shifts in the subtropical jet stream over the mid-latitudes in the U.S. may counteract each other.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Those tankers, bound for China and Japan among other markets, mark a significant shift for Canada, which has long been stuck exporting its vast flows of oil solely to the U.S.—
Robert Tuttle Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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In a sales scenario, for example, if a lead regularly visits the company's blog or engages with emails, AI agents can assign a score indicating a greater likelihood of interest and, ultimately, a higher chance of conversion.—
Gaurav Aggarwal,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The city has offered perks for building owners who apply for office-to-housing conversions, but many office spaces remain available.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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These ideas range from practical adjustments to sweeping theoretical shifts.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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And there were no major adjustments in his final round on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.
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