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

Their findings, published October 14 in the journal Nature, offer a new perspective on one of the most important evolutionary transitions in Earth's history.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

After the loss to Forest, he said: "You concede transitions when you lose the ball, and when you don't win duels."

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

Fair Isaac said it will not share financial guidance for fiscal 2027 as it transitions its mortgage originations pricing structure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

A compact defensive shape, disciplined pressing and quick transitions could force Barcelona away from their preferred rhythm.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 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

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