commuter
noun
com·mut·er
kə-ˈmyü-tər 
1
: a person who commutes (as between a suburb and a city)
2
: a small airline that carries passengers relatively short distances on a regular schedule
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Alex, a commuter scientist, began scouring Airbnb and VRBO for properties that could host everyone, while Maliya narrowed down the top contenders.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The blast produced a towering plume of smoke, visible from miles away to rush-hour commuters.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Question 4 promised to improve traffic flows and safety and reduce commuter times for Chandler residents.
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Overall, though, gas prices have remained steady and affordable, two good signs for the country’s commuters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The blast produced a towering plume of smoke, visible from miles away to rush-hour commuters.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Question 4 promised to improve traffic flows and safety and reduce commuter times for Chandler residents.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Overall, though, gas prices have remained steady and affordable, two good signs for the country’s commuters.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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