transitions

plural of transition
as in transformations
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 transitions As the world transitions to greener technologies, demand for aluminum is expected to grow. Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 As a result, traditional systems struggle to address modern workforce concerns like continuous skilling at the point of gap identification, agile role transitions based on aspirations and strategic workforce planning. Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The character transitions for Ifeachor’s Collins and Ball’s Langdon are at times too whiplash-y, but both actors sell those shifts well enough. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025 By leveraging technology, businesses gain agility and reduce the risk of costly errors during transitions. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Businesses must ensure that customers are informed when interacting with AI bots and provide easy transitions to human agents when desired. Eric Ezenwa, Interesting Engineering, 3 Jan. 2025 Our emphasis on clear succession planning ensured smooth transitions when leaders moved roles or exited. Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Cooler temperatures will return early next week as the pattern transitions back to the mid-40s and 30s, Kook said. Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 Career transitions take time, and there may be setbacks or moments of doubt along the way. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transitions
Noun
  • The ultimate aim is, with the use of multiple layers of such transformations, fooling malware classifiers into thinking malicious code is, in fact, totally benign.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • After all, the greatest transformations often begin with a single pause.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Condo conversions also are planned in cities such as Hollywood and Dania Beach.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ability to avoid punting by staying on the field with successful third-down conversions is a critical factor in controlling the game’s tempo and field position, which was clearly reflected in these matchups.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The trend of children getting higher average sentences than adults held even after the adjustments.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Monitor competitor activities and prepare to make any necessary adjustments.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Transitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transitions. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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