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
Abbott said that this transition in Texas will not happen until all missing people are accounted for.
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ABC News, 7 July 2025
This is to say, the higher that Musk bids for the non-profit, the more Altman has to pay when OpenAI makes the transition to a for-profit company.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Other gifts include jewelry, as well as high heels and a teddy bear to symbolize her transition from childhood into young womanhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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ABC News, 7 July 2025
This is to say, the higher that Musk bids for the non-profit, the more Altman has to pay when OpenAI makes the transition to a for-profit company.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Other gifts include jewelry, as well as high heels and a teddy bear to symbolize her transition from childhood into young womanhood.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
The 12-turn, 2.2-mile track is narrow and bumpy in spots — to go along with manhole covers and transitions from concrete to asphalt and back — and there is little room for error in some areas.
—Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
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In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the 37-year-old opened up about the transformation of her mindset and body after welcoming her son, Tristan, with husband Tarek El Moussa.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Clutching a weapon with a human head affixed to the end, and adorned with condor wings and deer antlers from his dismembered victims, the mythical creature conveys strength and transformation.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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This shift to more English-only services comes months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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Having navigated significant challenges, including the devastating hurricanes of 2017, a global pandemic and political shifts, the territory has emerged stronger than ever.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Review existing grantor trusts and evaluate them for potential conversion to non-grantor trusts to optimize charitable giving tax benefits.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Taplin: In the 1970s, my dad was working in condo conversions.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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Mikolas referenced making an adjustment, but declined to elaborate.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The current property owner first applied in 2022 to change the zoning and build apartments and made several adjustments to the plan.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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