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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His name echoes in chants from fans celebrating every defensive stop, transition dunk, and three-pointer — open or contested — that he’s drilled this season.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The group, which ruled the northwestern province of Idlib for several years, has put out feelers to pretty much everyone (outside of Israel), hoping to improve relations with foreign powers that will no doubt try to meddle in the transition process.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The group's leaders declared that their transition plan is nearly complete, with a new government prepared to take office immediately.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, his transition team appointed Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
The group, which ruled the northwestern province of Idlib for several years, has put out feelers to pretty much everyone (outside of Israel), hoping to improve relations with foreign powers that will no doubt try to meddle in the transition process.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The group's leaders declared that their transition plan is nearly complete, with a new government prepared to take office immediately.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
On Wednesday, his transition team appointed Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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Pfaff explained that the bank’s transformation revolved around standardizing processes and ensuring data integrity.Judith Magyar, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Another company that also experienced a transformation and has delivered massive gains is Netflix, which went from renting out DVDs by mail to becoming a streaming and original content powerhouse that has upended Hollywood.Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Dec. 2024
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This increase in cost ratio is due to a mix shift towards lower margin products.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 5 Dec. 2024
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Could This Capture Shift the War's Trajectory? Insurgents' progress toward Hama and their control of Aleppo demonstrate the regime's growing vulnerability, especially as international focus shifts elsewhere.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Look at trends for online engagement, drop-off points in customer journeys and lead conversion data.Stephen Spratley, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Pretty much everyone can reel off the latest dollar-to-peso conversion rates (official and black market), the minutiae of fuel-price fluctuations, and fiercely defended opinions about which past government has screwed things up the most.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Predicting the right tension, and allowing for adjustment, will be challenging.Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Avoid extreme restriction: Rather than drastic cuts, make moderate adjustments to your calorie intake that are sustainable long term.Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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