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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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Other improvements were made to exempt employee overtime compensation, per diems, commuter reimbursement benefits and workplace conditions.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
Several matches will coincide with weekday commuter traffic, so fans should plan accordingly.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Airport commuters are encouraged to watch and to interact with the dancers.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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