Thesaurus results for COMMUTATION

commutation

noun

ˌkäm-yə-ˈtā-shən

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as in exchange

a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another an international commutation of food for oil

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Recent Examples of commutation Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison. —

Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 In this case, the penalties will be reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or further commutation after the reprieve period ends. —

Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Parson’s commutation of DeValkenaere followed a series of high-profile and controversial clemency actions by the former governor. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 Trump previously gave these members of extremist groups commutations instead of full pardons. —

Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commutation

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exchange

Noun

This came after an exchange of fire in previous days between the US and Iran.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
The district countered with an offer of several months pay in exchange for giving up the right to indemnification, the sources said.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026