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Recent Examples of commute
ABC News, 11 June 2026
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or keeping up with busy summer plans.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Nearly two-thirds of workers say those disruptions hurt their productivity, from unsafe conditions and commute delays to school closures and caregiving challenges.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Over 110,000 cross-border workers commute daily from France to Geneva, France's Foreign Ministry says.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or keeping up with busy summer plans.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
It can be played on the commute home for three minutes.
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Nearly two-thirds of workers say those disruptions hurt their productivity, from unsafe conditions and commute delays to school closures and caregiving challenges.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
Verb
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The players could be seen exchanging words throughout their match-up and, at one point during the second quarter, Harrison swatted at the ball being held by Reese after play had already been stopped.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Now, billions of dollars are exchanged on the platform every year, and 2025 was no exception.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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In a news release Wednesday, Kansas City Public Information Officer Jackson Overstreet said three charter flights full of Curaçao fans will begin to arrive at Kansas City International Airport on Thursday.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits all aircraft operations, including drone flights, within a 3-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above ground level around certain stadiums hosting World Cup matches.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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He was traded to the Knicks from the New Orleans Pelicans as a minor, yet impactful, move for the Knicks' title run.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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While most Coloradans have traded ski boots for hiking shoes, a dedicated group of skiers and snowboarders is still carving turns and hitting rails at the Copper Mountain hike park.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Other state officials became resigned to the seeming imminence of a Polis commutation.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Best known for swapping rifles for cameras; transitioning the family’s operations from big-game hunting to wildlife conservation and photographic tourism.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That leaves just 15% who are all in on swapping a prospect or three for a few months of the two-time Cy Young winner, who’s slated to return from injury this weekend.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Their jaunt in the water took a scary turn when their kayak capsized.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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An excursion guaranteed to bring this home to the Red Sea visitor is a jaunt to Desert Rock Resort.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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This person is moving, this person is changing their career path.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Consider it a hometown tour led by a queen who’s captivated the world but still knows exactly where to find the best pho, the coolest art, and the perfect perch to watch someone else tear up the dance floor.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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End in Thornton for dinner and a tour at Thornton Distilling, where water for the spirits comes from an artesian limestone well dating from the 1800s.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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