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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Kansas Citians commuting to work Friday may want to pack a rain jacket or umbrella as widespread showers impact the area.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Located in the central part Johnson County, Olathe is home to 149,608 people, and the average commute is about 19 minutes.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Verb
Side hustles and small business creation boomed following the start of the pandemic, as inflation surged and remote work gave employees back time that would have otherwise been spent commuting.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Kansas Citians commuting to work Friday may want to pack a rain jacket or umbrella as widespread showers impact the area.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Noun
If the two collide, the real chaos may be the commute — even with a plan in place.
—Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Located in the central part Johnson County, Olathe is home to 149,608 people, and the average commute is about 19 minutes.
—Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
Verb
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Members exchange nights rather than dollars, and pay the company a fee of $15 to $35 per night plus cleaning costs — roughly one-tenth the cost of a comparable short-term rental, according to CNN.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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The experience economy has steadily reshaped gifting behaviour over the last decade, particularly among families looking to create memories rather than simply exchange possessions.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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One person was killed and flights were suspended in Kuwait, officials said, after missile and drone strikes, including an attack on its international airport.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The most impactful infielder who could feasibly be traded is Arizona’s Ketel Marte, who was on the trade block this offseason but ultimately wasn’t moved.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Noun
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On May 21, after Polis issued the commutation, her legal team renewed the challenge with the state Supreme Court.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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The Tribune has reviewed the names of people who have received pardons or commutations going back to the 1950s.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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From bright patterns to more neutral, everyday options, keep reading to find the 10 best gaucho and palazzo pants worth swapping your denim shorts for this summer, with prices starting as low as $16.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
Noun
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An excursion guaranteed to bring this home to the Red Sea visitor is a jaunt to Desert Rock Resort.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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Hailey Bieber is reminiscing about her recent trip to South Korea, a jaunt spent shopping, drinking crispy Diet Cokes, cafe and bar-hopping with pals.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Amenities and experiences The pre-dinner garden tour is not to be skipped.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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In support of the record, Syd has also announced a brief fall tour through the UK and Europe, which kicks off with a show at London festival All Points East.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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