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as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return commuting foreign currency to domestic

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noun

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Recent Examples of commute
Verb
Anybody with specific comments or questions about upcoming changes to their neighborhood or commute can reach out to one of IndyGo's Blue Line liaisons. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025 Book a hotel in the city and commute to New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford to catch a few of the eight games scheduled to kick off inside its walls. Meredith Heil Bock, AFAR Media, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Both in their 60s with knee issues, the Roeland Park couple is now able to do trail rides on both the Kansas and Missouri side of the state line, commute back and forth to work, and bike to shops around town with the help of their new devices, commonly known as e-bikes. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025 Displaced from Chase Center after the arena was double-booked for the Valkyries’ first-ever home playoff game, Golden State instead commuted down the Peninsula to the South Bay, attempting to export the Ballhalla mystique to SAP Center. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commute
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Verb
  • Since the African Growth and Opportunity Act was implemented in 2000, sub-Saharan African nations have exchanged goods duty-free with the US, boosting trans-Atlantic trade.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
  • That calmness, however, was soon overtaken by the kitchen, with the hiss of the pans, stir of the pots and sharp calls exchanged between cooks quickly filling the air, along with the sounds of an upbeat Peruvian song playing in the background.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The kids associate helicopters with life flights to the local hospital, a sign that someone has been seriously injured, Cornelison said.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • But, here's how the shutdown could affect you from mail to flights to the stock market.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Taking into account a couple of stock splits the company has had since then, Nvidia traded at just under $4 at the time.
    Jim Cramer, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Given their historic links to trade, Chinatowns often occupied downtown locations close to busy ports or densely populated urban centers.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The commutation, one of 10 granted by the governor Friday, allows Cuong Tran to make his case for parole earlier than expected.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Photographer Marco Bahler shared snaps of Anderson on Instagram rocking a choppy mullet with bangs, her long-time blonde swapped out for copper red.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
  • There are multiple styles too, like those in which the handles swapped leather for shiny metals, adding a contemporary twist and masterfully pairing with the models’ midi skirts, playful outerwear clad in primary colors, and preppy tailoring.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The meadow belonged to their banker, Torrence Huffman, and allowed the brothers to avoid expensive jaunts to North Carolina.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 3 Oct. 2025
  • See for yourself on one of the Lake Pend Oreille Cruises, with sightseeing jaunts that include a history cruise and a sunset and eagle watching tour.
    Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.
    Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Steele complained to Apple about the manager twice, but the conduct did not change, according to the lawsuit.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For more information, to schedule a tour or for research appointments, call 414-372-7677.
    Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The show gave local independent musicians exposure on its soundtrack, increased the popularity of venues like The Bluebird Cafe, inspired cast tours and years later, sparked reunion tours.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025

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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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