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Recent Examples of commute
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The train travels between Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. – a common commute for people in the Northeast.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 June 2025
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Verb
Millions of Americans are in for a sweltering commute to work Monday as swaths of the nations face scorching temperatures that could reach as high as 100 degrees, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, weather experts said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The train travels between Boston, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. – a common commute for people in the Northeast.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Noun
The president late last month commuted the federal prison sentence of Larry Hoover, founder of the notorious Gangster Disciples.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
An attorney for the singer has revealed that Kelly — whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly — is hoping to be granted a pardon or have his sentence commuted due to concern that his life is in danger.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
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The magnetic appeal of Longboat Key after many visits as well as aging parents nearby had motivated us to exchange Wisconsin winters for seaside living in the Sunshine State.—
Michelle Johnson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Shares of private company can be exchanged by accredited investors in secondary markets; Republic will initially price SpaceX tokens based on how the company’s shares are performing there.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, LaGuardia Airport was seeing delays of up to three hours, with the FAA implementing a Traffic Management Program for incoming flights.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The plot splits the team up, with Riker (Jonathan Frakes) leading efforts to ensure the flight goes off without a hitch.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The yield on the benchmark 10-year note gained 2 basis points, while spot gold shed 0.2% to trade at around $3,359 per ounce.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Miami is permitted to trade the 20th pick in Wednesday’s draft, and that’s an option the team might consider.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
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Trump And Pardons In 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of high-profile pardons and commutations, notably surpassing his previous clemency record (143 pardons and 85 commutations).—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Biden set a record in presidential pardons, commutations, and clemencies for over 4,200 people.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Other kids were flirting, swapping AIM usernames, and calling each other boyfriend and girlfriend.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Change is being declared, but most of it amounts to translation: one process swapped for another, nothing truly reimagined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The movie follows a group of best friends from high school who attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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Cedar Bloom, a campground and farm in Cave Junction, has become an annual jaunt, and for good reason.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
25 June 2025
Verb
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This information may be subject to change without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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One thing that has changed in recent months is inventory: The number of homes for sale is up more than 20% over a year ago.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Companies like Cycling Copenhagen and the Bicycle Chef also offer tours.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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The announcement comes just one week after the boy band announced its headlining world tour.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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