as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuted
Lan’s death sentence was then commuted to life imprisonment.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Juan Reyes commuted an hour and a half from San Diego to bring his son, Adrian, 13, to watch his favorite team train.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,500 charged or convicted in connection with the riot on his first day back in office last year, including the leaders of far-right street gangs and militias.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
He was originally sentenced in 2023 to eight years in prison, but the sentence was commuted to one year by the king, and he was granted permission on medical grounds to serve it from a suite in Bangkok’s Police Hospital.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Using the pardon power afforded him under the Constitution, President Eisenhower commuted the defendant-petitioner’s sentence from death to life imprisonment, subject to the condition that the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
—Robert Radick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Polis commuted Peters’ sentence on May 15.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
President Barack Obama in 2017 commuted López’s prison sentence for his role in the FALN, an organization that in the 1970s and early 1980s plotted bombings, prison escapes and armed robberies in an effort to secure independence for Puerto Rico.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Juan Reyes commuted an hour and a half from San Diego to bring his son, Adrian, 13, to watch his favorite team train.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,500 charged or convicted in connection with the riot on his first day back in office last year, including the leaders of far-right street gangs and militias.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
He was originally sentenced in 2023 to eight years in prison, but the sentence was commuted to one year by the king, and he was granted permission on medical grounds to serve it from a suite in Bangkok’s Police Hospital.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Using the pardon power afforded him under the Constitution, President Eisenhower commuted the defendant-petitioner’s sentence from death to life imprisonment, subject to the condition that the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
—Robert Radick, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Polis commuted Peters’ sentence on May 15.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
President Barack Obama in 2017 commuted López’s prison sentence for his role in the FALN, an organization that in the 1970s and early 1980s plotted bombings, prison escapes and armed robberies in an effort to secure independence for Puerto Rico.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison.
—Mark Barabak, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuted
Verb
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Almiron and Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The infraction came during first-half stoppage time in the Group D match when Almiron and Mert Mulder exchanged words following a foul near midfield.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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To further disguise his actions, Stopford swapped identities with an unrelated American who shared his last name on his way back to England.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
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Companies have swapped the motor but have not redesigned the factory.—
Dave Grow,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The latest truce agreement was reached after the two sides traded deadly fire on Friday, imperiling negotiations to reach a final peace deal between the United States and Iran.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Bucks ownership has confirmed Giannis will either sign an extension or be traded, with a decision expected before the draft.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Raphina signaled for Brazil's medical team to take a look at him at the 39-minute-mark and was substituted off in favor of Rayan quickly.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Captain Luka Modric, now 40, was substituted before the hour mark and has less influence on games these days.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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His generation of American soccer players changed the sport in this country, and its perception abroad.—
Mac Engel
June 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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“Commuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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