transition

noun

Definition of transitionnext
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 temporary shelter led to a 65% reduction in encampments, served 95 people and helped 14 households transition to permanent housing in its first year of operation, according to Bontrager and a City Council staff report. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 In an official statement today, Norway prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre marked the passing of Harald and the transition to a new era. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Camille only wants Juliette to help her manage Silo 18’s transition into memory loss. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 After South Africa's democratic transition in 1994, the family began thinking about how the surrounding communities could benefit from the land and its future. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transition
  1. transformation
  2. shift
  3. conversion
  4. adjustment
Noun
  • Another stunning composite view of last night's lunar shenanigans was taken by Kohinoor Kar, who documented the transformation of the lunar disk from full Sturgeon Moon to an eclipsed near-blood moon from Phoenix, Arizona.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The building went through an even bigger transformation in 2018, when the interior was stripped down to the studs and completely remodeled, Lange said.
    — Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of transformation
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  • The role of companies Singapore’s new scheme shifts from merely encouraging births to focus on family well-being over the long term, which might help change how potential parents think about children.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • As Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has pointed out, Apple has made this shift before when the Friday has been on this date.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of shift
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  • Bonnell also uses a belt drive as standard equipment for quieter, lower-maintenance operation, with an optional 520 chain conversion available for riders who prefer a more traditional setup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Motorsport meets nuclear engineering Power conversion sits between the reactor and the electrical grid.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of conversion
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  • Beligrinis knows that eventually the restaurant may have to make a more substantial adjustment.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While their new addition has been an adjustment for their twins, the proud parents share that their twins simply adore their baby brother.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of adjustment

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“Transition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transition. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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