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
She’s lived in or commuted through traffic in Fort Mill and Pineville.
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John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Reynolds says she's commuted between Warren and Ann Arbor the past three weeks to be by her son's side.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Ivey has commuted only one death sentence in her nine years as governor.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In February, Florida authorities arrested a repeat offender whose federal prison sentence had been commuted in the final days of Biden’s presidency.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
My father commuted into Manhattan every day for work and always brought home the New York Post.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
After a petition from reality TV star Kim Kardashian, the president commuted her sentence during his first term.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Reynolds says she's commuted between Warren and Ann Arbor the past three weeks to be by her son's side.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Ivey has commuted only one death sentence in her nine years as governor.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In February, Florida authorities arrested a repeat offender whose federal prison sentence had been commuted in the final days of Biden’s presidency.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
My father commuted into Manhattan every day for work and always brought home the New York Post.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The board is tasked with considering if inmates should receive clemency, have their sentences commuted, be pardoned or qualify for early release.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 19 Feb. 2026
He was initially sentenced to death, though the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment and he was later pardoned.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
After a petition from reality TV star Kim Kardashian, the president commuted her sentence during his first term.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuted
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In 2017, Abbott exchanged a series of messages with researchers at the Johns Hopkins University about a study on how the composition of infant formula might affect NEC in mice.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Weathermen and Panthers held meetings together and exchanged intel about government surveillance and police informants.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chase Infiniti swapped the red carpet of the Oscars last weekend for the purple carpet, as the series provided a splashy opening to this year’s Series Mania drama fest.—
Nada Aboul Kheir,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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For years the French 75 was served on the rocks in a tall glass, essentially a Tom Collins with the soda water swapped for sparkling wine.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The teams traded baskets and chances most of the night.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Robinhood and Coinbase , popular platforms where the digital currency is traded, fell over 4% and nearly 7%, respectively.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of Villa fans, who had watched their team get trounced 8-0 at Chelsea three days before, delayed their early exits from the ground just to applaud Bale off the pitch when he was substituted in the 85th minute.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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This is a developing story, the figures have been changed to reflect the most recent developments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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But all of that changed when the Petroleum Act of 1969 was introduced.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Commuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuted. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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