transitions

NOUN

change, often major

Synonyms

STRONGEST

changeover conversion development evolution growth passage progress progression shift transformation upheaval

STRONG

alteration flux metamorphosis metastasis passing transit transmutation turn

WEAK

realignment turning point

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease idleness sameness stagnation stoppage

WEAK

beginning conclusion end finish introduction start

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transitions

It’s a clever use of Wells’ works, and transitions seamlessly from a cocktail-party vibe to a light thriller.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Neurons may use large amounts of ATP during REM sleep to support memory-related synaptic reorganization, communication between the hippocampus and cortex, or broad transitions across brain circuits.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

“The risks are inevitable and they plan for them rather than risk being surprised by them,” said Vasquez, of the firms putting resources toward retirement transitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

"They are a team that loves transitions and space in behind," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

And Colin thought that Starnes might benefit from a lesson from his eleventh-grade English teacher Mr. Holtsclaw, who taught them about transitions.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green