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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That’s well below superbike territory, but solid for an urban commuter.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Students could only practice embalming by traveling to local mortuaries, a logistical nightmare for commuters from as far away as the Bay Area and Bakersfield.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
At 76% off, this bag is a no-brainer for commuters, students and travelers.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Authorities have advised residents and commuters to avoid the affected zone until further notice.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Utkarsh Sood
june 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Students could only practice embalming by traveling to local mortuaries, a logistical nightmare for commuters from as far away as the Bay Area and Bakersfield.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2025
At 76% off, this bag is a no-brainer for commuters, students and travelers.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Authorities have advised residents and commuters to avoid the affected zone until further notice.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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“Commuter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commuter. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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