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

Example Sentences

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Transitions with these characteristics tend to be orderly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Adair Turner, chair of the UK's Energy Transitions Commission, says countries in the global "sun belt" and "wind belt" face very different energy challenges.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Transitions and transformations can be fraught, even torturous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

I serve on the board of Healing Transitions – a long-term recovery program and shelter.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024

And then Lenore adds: "Transitions are important. We want you to spend the morning at Jamison tomorrow and then go to the hearing in the afternoon."

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan