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to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Riders who've used Esel bikes for daily commuting consistently describe the ride as unusually smooth and quiet.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Increase opportunities for bicycle commuting and connectivity to the bicycle and pedestrian network.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Waiting in line, commuting, or just killing time on your phone suddenly becomes an opportunity to learn something new.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Consider a household with two drivers who together burn 25 gallons of gas a week—not unusual in places where commuting requires a car.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Other cargo accessories include an oversized rear rack basket for carrying serious cargo and twin panniers for commuting, errands, and travel.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Cities were graded on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, a composite overall score, crime and safety, family life, health and fitness, jobs, nightlife, outdoor activities, walkability, weather and commuting.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The census figures detail the commuting experience for workers who live in a community.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Summer in the City Craving a touch of the beach while still commuting to your 9-to-5?
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie had been through law school and was commuting to a firm in Manhattan.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Realistically, listening with ANC will probably get you in the ballpark of 50 hours of battery life, which is still a solid performance that even with heavy use will most likely carry you through several weeks of commuting to and from work.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Families are commuting farther, placing additional strain on infrastructure and quality of life.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Sitting for long stretches, whether at a desk or while commuting, can slow circulation and trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Long before financial data were easily trackable in real time, gasoline offered a view of shifting market forces, seen while commuting to work or driving home from Kmart.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
The scene unfolds from the POV of its main character, credited only as the Lost Man (Kazunari Ninomiya), who’s commuting on a crowded train.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
This dual approach allows the vehicle to cater to a wider range of driving needs, from urban commuting to cross-country trips.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Riders who've used Esel bikes for daily commuting consistently describe the ride as unusually smooth and quiet.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 15, New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Increase opportunities for bicycle commuting and connectivity to the bicycle and pedestrian network.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Waiting in line, commuting, or just killing time on your phone suddenly becomes an opportunity to learn something new.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Consider a household with two drivers who together burn 25 gallons of gas a week—not unusual in places where commuting requires a car.
—Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Other cargo accessories include an oversized rear rack basket for carrying serious cargo and twin panniers for commuting, errands, and travel.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Cities were graded on cost of living, higher education rate, housing, public schools, diversity, a composite overall score, crime and safety, family life, health and fitness, jobs, nightlife, outdoor activities, walkability, weather and commuting.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
The census figures detail the commuting experience for workers who live in a community.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
At the end of his term, Biden granted clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences, commuting their sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Summer in the City Craving a touch of the beach while still commuting to your 9-to-5?
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie had been through law school and was commuting to a firm in Manhattan.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Realistically, listening with ANC will probably get you in the ballpark of 50 hours of battery life, which is still a solid performance that even with heavy use will most likely carry you through several weeks of commuting to and from work.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
Families are commuting farther, placing additional strain on infrastructure and quality of life.
—Heidi Williams, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Sitting for long stretches, whether at a desk or while commuting, can slow circulation and trigger the release of inflammatory chemicals.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Long before financial data were easily trackable in real time, gasoline offered a view of shifting market forces, seen while commuting to work or driving home from Kmart.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
The scene unfolds from the POV of its main character, credited only as the Lost Man (Kazunari Ninomiya), who’s commuting on a crowded train.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
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Trump previously gave these members of extremist groups commutations instead of full pardons.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the punishment must be carried out within 90 days of sentencing without any possibility for pardons or commutations.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Make your ensemble feel fresh and spring-appropriate by swapping your dark blazer for a bright white version.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Colorado is the only state in the country where someone who kills due to extreme recklessness receives the same sentence — life without parole — as someone who kills intentionally and after deliberation.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Burke is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or death.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Netanyahu is charged with breach of trust, fraud and accepting bribes in three separate cases accusing him of exchanging favors with wealthy associates.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a similar manner, Liquid aspires to be more than a hub for exchanging crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the alternative that cannot be ignored was a potential trade to accumulate more picks after trading two fourth-round picks and a third-round pick in deals for Makai Lemon and Jonathan Greenard.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Citi-folk in Queens have every right to be mortally peeved at David Stearns for trading away Brandon Nimmo, jettisoning Pete Alonso, thinking Devin Williams had the necessary chops to replace Edwin Diaz, and creating what’s become the worst team in New York this side of the Giants and Jets.—
Bill Madden,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the second time this week, the state Senate spent hours discussing complicated technology legislation, with lawmakers once again advancing a bill over strong objections that regulating rapidly changing technology could negatively affect local businesses.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Farke responded by substituting Bijol for Joe Rodon, who was much more confident in carrying the ball forward, and James Justin for Stach.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Here opposites — classy and brassy — are distractions, with odd-couple joking substituting for something more substantial.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That defect involves payments that were not properly factored into final calculations during a system blackout that occurred while switching to the new Tyler platform, officials said.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some devices can be reset by replacing fuses or switching internal breakers, but more advanced electronics like computers and gaming consoles probably need an expert evaluation.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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