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
Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said.
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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
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
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The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Throughout its journey through Scorpio, Mercury will interact with several planets, which will continue to influence our conversations and exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Commutations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commutations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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