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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The team’s mascot, Staley Da Bear, the Monster Squad hype crew, and the team drumline plan to greet fans Friday morning at various commuter stations downtown.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Some more relief is on the way for Regional Rail commuters.
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The commuter was left in shock when sparks started flying out of his pocket following the blast, per footage shared by Associated Press.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
The team’s mascot, Staley Da Bear, the Monster Squad hype crew, and the team drumline plan to greet fans Friday morning at various commuter stations downtown.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Some more relief is on the way for Regional Rail commuters.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The commuter was left in shock when sparks started flying out of his pocket following the blast, per footage shared by Associated Press.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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