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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But by the end of the 20th century, State Route 84 was running through downtown, with the sole purpose of conveying commuters back and forth between the Livermore Valley and Fremont and San Jose.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Adding typical Toyota safety features to the already successful Corolla SE was just another great reason why commuters continue to love the Corolla, demonstrating exceptional success in the fleet.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The exit decision now comes well before many commuters are accustomed to seeing it.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
There will also be volunteers on site at commuter hubs to assist customers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Adding typical Toyota safety features to the already successful Corolla SE was just another great reason why commuters continue to love the Corolla, demonstrating exceptional success in the fleet.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
The exit decision now comes well before many commuters are accustomed to seeing it.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
There will also be volunteers on site at commuter hubs to assist customers.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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