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Recent Examples of commute
Aki Nace, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Hochul said Monday that the toll has been a boon for the minority of area residents who commute by car.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Renée Reardin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Future homeowners looking to set out on their own want a home that’s affordable, offers local amenities, and cuts down on commute time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Brian Pippitt, who had his sentence commuted after two and a half decades in prison, has been released from prison.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Hochul said Monday that the toll has been a boon for the minority of area residents who commute by car.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Those with a bike commute prefer a more comfortable option made with a hint of spandex, like the Ewedoos Wide-Leg Pants.
—Renée Reardin, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Future homeowners looking to set out on their own want a home that’s affordable, offers local amenities, and cuts down on commute time.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
Verb
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since this is an Outlet item, it can’t be returned or exchanged—but is bound to sell out fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sitting about 600 miles off the coast of Morocco, Madeira has seen visitor numbers climb sharply in recent years, helped by direct flights from the east coast on United Airlines.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Court documents contained no explanation of why, in an industry focused on flight and airport safety, the airlines would not have recognized the credentials as invalid.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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Randy Kiedrowski comes to the mall to meet with his friend to trade sports cards often.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The governor has made a tradition of issuing pardons and commutations ahead of the holiday season.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Dec. 2025
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Pressley’s office did not compile a report on Biden’s pardon and commutation record, a spokeswoman confirmed.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Sessions can be extended simply by swapping rechargeable power packs.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Instead, opt for leaner cuts of meat like pork tenderloin, beef sirloin, and skinless chicken breasts or thighs; swap out meat for other proteins like legumes and fish; and use vegetable oils (like olive) rather than solid fats (butter) when cooking.—
Beth Krietsch,
SELF,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For a memorable jaunt, walk along the Grayson Highlands stretch of the Appalachian Trail.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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After two scoreless drives to open the extra period, Nix led Denver on a 75-yard jaunt for the game-winning score, aided by two pass interference penalties on the Bills.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This pioneering anthology changed the direction of Yiddish studies, bringing to light previously untranslated short fiction and memoirs by eighteen Yiddish women writers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Earlier in the third, with just around 10 minutes left in the period, Britta Curl-Salemme had an opportunity to change the game’s results.—
Theodore Tollefson,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Last year, country trio Rascal Flatts came roaring back to life with their first tour since 2019.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
24 Jan. 2026
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Classic '90s placements Perhaps driven by the current ’90s and ’00s pop-culture renaissance—and all the cool, famous girlies on TikTok declaring the return of all things Y2K—belly-button rings and tongue piercings are embarking on their own comeback tour.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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