commute 1 of 2

as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return commuting foreign currency to domestic

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noun

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Recent Examples of commute
Verb
Greater Cincinnati is expected to receive 3 to 4 inches of snow on Friday, with forecasters saying the accumulations will likely impact the evening commute. Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Traffic was impeded along a Maryland interstate during the morning commute on June 30 after a wind turbine blade blocked both lanes of the highway, according to state police. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Noun
On his final day in office last December, Cooper commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row to serve life in prison instead. Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2025 Spending one less day commuting each week can also have meaningful environmental benefits. Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for commute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
Verb
  • While chasing the suspect later in the morning, officers exchanged gunfire with the man and killed him.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025
  • The noon Christmas in July event began with a lunch, then residents exchanged gifts during a popular seasonal game called white elephant – where typically low-cost items or interesting things lying around the house are wrapped and put in play.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
  • Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Baltimore's core is still very young and talented, but there are a few veterans on expiring deals who should be traded.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Lukas Dostal, 25, is now the Anaheim Ducks’ undisputed No. 1 goaltender after veteran John Gibson was traded to the Detroit Red Wings on June 28.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Nor has any death row prisoner received a commutation since Bob Graham granted one for the last time in 1983.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
  • Additional commutations and pardons included Hunter Biden associate Jason Galanis, Ozy Media founder Carlos Watson, and former Arkansas state Senator Jeremy Hutchinson, according to CBS News.
    Peter Aitken Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Verb
  • Typically support is limited, either by a sole that’s too rigid to go flat, a sole that’s too flexible for a safe heel, or a mechanism that lacks the ability to swap the heels.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Alternatively, the North American Lily Society suggests placing a short, sturdy stake at planting, then swapping it out for a tall stake (using the same hole) as the lily grows.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • El Camino Real follows Interstate 5 and Highway 101 most of the way up the coast, though short jaunts off the freeway will be required to see some of the missions and other attractions.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • Newsom promoted his more than 2,000-mile jaunt from California to South Carolina as a bid to help the party win back the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 and connect directly with rural Deep South communities that had been overlooked by Republicans.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • The petals of flowers will change depending on how basic or acidic the soil is.
    Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2025
  • How did this new format change the industry program’s attendance so far?
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Hynes kicks off his tour on October 29, in Berlin, Germany, and continues with additional shows in Europe and his native England.
    Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 8 July 2025
  • This October, McAloon will be playing dates in the U.K. for his Two Wheels Good tour to commemorate Prefab Sprout’s 1985 classic album Steve McQueen.
    David Chiu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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