commute 1 of 2

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
Tory Lanez’s legal team called on Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon the rapper or commute his sentence days after he was stabbed in prison this week, while further claiming to have new evidence in the rapper’s case over the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Newsom could also commute their sentences or block their release. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
Also, many companies recognize that many employees live far from the office, with time-consuming and costly commutes, and offer flexible schedules, Raisz said. Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025 But the drive adds an hour to her commute every day. Taylor O’Connor, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for commute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
Verb
  • President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Gerald Imray, Fortune, 21 May 2025
  • In an interview with detectives, the student alleged the pair had initially exchanged explicit texts.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • This isn’t the first time that a cockroach has been found in an unexpected location on a flight.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • The company is gearing up for another Starship test flight as early as May 21.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Lee was there to witness those series, famously trading jabs with Pacers star Reggie Miller during those back-and-forth battles.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
  • My kids were delighted and traded them with each other like currency.
    Adrienne So, Wired News, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • How many presidential pardons or sentence commutations have been granted to people from Illinois?
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • Lamont also suspended commutations for a period of time.
    Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • During the reception, Tonkin later swapped her formal wedding gown for a sequinned custom dress by Magda Butrym, per Vogue.
    Erin Clack, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • Precise creative work, pixel-perfect adjustments, or even swapping to a higher sensitivity to speed up navigating large spreadsheets.
    Henri Robbins, Wired News, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Taller people might prefer nothing more than a cross-town jaunt.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Haim will tour North America and the United Kingdom later this year, starting with a jaunt across the United States and Canada in September and October.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • What really changed for Bobrovsky was the Panthers went from a run-and-gun offensive team to an in-your-face defensive team under coach Paul Maurice.
    Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
  • The area began changing drastically in the 1990s after Leo had moved away and when steel mills and other factories where village residents worked closed.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • The bail may prove incredibly important as criminal proceedings could conflict with Brown's upcoming tour.
    USA Today, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Today, all visitors can enjoy the park’s amenities, like the vintage beach cabanas, guided walking tours, pavilions with BBQ grills, a miniature train ride and carousel, and access to bike trails and paddleboard rentals.
    Mariette Williams, Essence, 21 May 2025

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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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