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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Coholan says the agency will also evaluate how regular commuters could be affected later this year.
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Moreover, the median income of transit commuters is higher than that of people who drive to work.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Others trade news about checkpoints to alert commuters to traffic.
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Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Best commuter helmet This lightweight yet durable helmet helps keep wearers safe in the event of an accident.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Moreover, the median income of transit commuters is higher than that of people who drive to work.
—Adam Summers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Others trade news about checkpoints to alert commuters to traffic.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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