as in exchanges
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 commutations
Several pardons and commutations issued by former President Joe Biden sparked controversy.
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David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
More than 13,000 people have applied for federal clemency since 2021, yet only a few hundred have received pardons or commutations.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The President, not anonymous sources, is the final decider on pardons and commutations.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In addition to the commutations, Newsom also granted 23 pardons Friday.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 31 Oct. 2025
More than 13,000 people have applied for federal clemency since 2021, yet only a few hundred have received pardons or commutations.
—Khalil Cumberbatch, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The President, not anonymous sources, is the final decider on pardons and commutations.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In addition to the commutations, Newsom also granted 23 pardons Friday.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commutations
exchanges
Noun
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This curation meant the exchanges could transcend simple mentorship into something more mutual.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a stadium whose design creates issues with atmosphere, the early exchanges were far louder than usual.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Commutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commutations. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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