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as in transformation
a change in form, appearance, or use
the conversion of the spare bedroom into a home office was easily accomplished
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as in convincing
the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
the conversion of the residents from opponents to supporters of the casino project proved to be more difficult than anticipated
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Recent Examples of conversion
The makeover of the World Trade Center will mark Jamison’s 15th conversion of an office building to housing.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
According to the team, the new system delivers world-class performance by combining frequency comb microwaves with a dual-comb down-conversion method, enabling stable, long-duration measurements throughout an entire plasma discharge.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In 1964 the heavyweight champion Cassius Clay announced his conversion to Islam and took the name Muhammad Ali.
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Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
But while the acquisitions have gone at a great pace, the actual conversion into livable housing has been anything but.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
According to the team, the new system delivers world-class performance by combining frequency comb microwaves with a dual-comb down-conversion method, enabling stable, long-duration measurements throughout an entire plasma discharge.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
In 1964 the heavyweight champion Cassius Clay announced his conversion to Islam and took the name Muhammad Ali.
—
Iqbal Akhtar,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
But while the acquisitions have gone at a great pace, the actual conversion into livable housing has been anything but.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conversion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conversion
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But there was a third global transformation on their heels.
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The real attraction is the transformation itself.
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Because beyond knowing the technicality to sell a property, strengthening skills like persuasion and relationship-building is essential to close multimillion-dollar houses.
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And at the same time, the business of persuasion is more intertwined with media than ever before – thanks in no small part to the enormous influence of creators.
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“Conversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conversion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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