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Recent Examples of commute
Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
In February 2023, Noem commuted Milk's life sentence for a manslaughter conviction in an October 1993 stabbing death.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Lucky for you, G4Free, an affordable women’s athleisure brand designed for life in motion and sold on Amazon, designed the Lightweight Summer Pants to sport everywhere from the airport to your daily commute.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
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Verb
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
In February 2023, Noem commuted Milk's life sentence for a manslaughter conviction in an October 1993 stabbing death.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
The flexible pull-on waistband stays relaxed from your morning commute to dinner plans.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Lucky for you, G4Free, an affordable women’s athleisure brand designed for life in motion and sold on Amazon, designed the Lightweight Summer Pants to sport everywhere from the airport to your daily commute.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
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Clark stood her ground, the two exchanged words, and officials hit Clark with her fifth technical foul of the season.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Cellphone video verified by NBC News shows someone in fatigues-style clothing appearing to exchange rounds with police.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Cox said unauthorized drone flights can result in the seizure of drones, the arrest of their operators – and civil penalties up to $100,000.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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His name had been connected to trade rumors over the past few weeks with Florida being among teams linked to veterans such as Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck who are reportedly seeking to be dealt.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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The silver thatch palm, indeginous to Cayman, was twisted by hand into rope that would not rot in saltwater, traded with passing ships for flour and salt and essentials the islands could not produce.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The elaborate safety check included tightening the arms, checking the GPS system and parachute, swapping the battery, and, yes, inspecting the cargo.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026
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Private-jet travel with a choice of formats, from regional jaunts to multi-continent itineraries, gives Abercrombie & Kent an edge over the competition.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Also in Malibu, the local favorite Solstice Canyon is an approximately three-mile jaunt.—
Margaux Lushing,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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This person is moving, this person is changing their career path.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Minnesota's ties to slavery, the Civil War and the Juneteenth holiday sent many to Fort Snelling for a tour on Friday.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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