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to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuted
Governor Jared Polis commuted 9 sentences and pardoned 35 people.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk and a prominent 2020-election denier who is serving a nine-year prison sentence for tampering with voting machines during the 2020 election.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Under Chinese law, a death sentence with a two-year reprieve is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the individual does not commit further crimes during the suspension period.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
He was originally sentenced to eight years in prison, but it was commuted to one year by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, which he was granted permission to serve from a suite in Bangkok’s Police Hospital on medical grounds.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The court announced that the two former generals’ sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after two years.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
And, in March 2024, Parson commuted the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who was convicted of driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that severely injured a 5-year-old girl.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 May 2026
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.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former Colorado county clerk and a prominent 2020-election denier who is serving a nine-year prison sentence for tampering with voting machines during the 2020 election.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Under Chinese law, a death sentence with a two-year reprieve is typically commuted to life imprisonment if the individual does not commit further crimes during the suspension period.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
He was originally sentenced to eight years in prison, but it was commuted to one year by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, which he was granted permission to serve from a suite in Bangkok’s Police Hospital on medical grounds.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
The court announced that the two former generals’ sentences will be commuted to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole after two years.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
And, in March 2024, Parson commuted the sentence of former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid, who was convicted of driving while intoxicated and causing a crash that severely injured a 5-year-old girl.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The zoo’s management wanted to put Ziggy down, but Lewis begged that the sentence be commuted to life imprisonment, indoors.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuted
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Counter-protesters showed up toward the end and shouted toward the Hernandez supporters and the two sides exchanged some words before dispersing.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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It’s swathed in treasured family recipes passed down through generations, amusing stories and anecdotes exchanged at holiday dinners and events, and daily conversations at random places with random people.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Most opted for business casual looks for the sendoff, but the 74-year-old actress swapped out heavy denim for lightweight floral pants, which added an elegant touch to her summer outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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For the Los Angeles ceremony, Sánchez Bezos—who shares her only daughter as well as a son Evan, 19, with ex-husband Patrick Whitesell—swapped out her red carpet glamour in favor of a simple black bodycon dress with spaghetti straps.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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He was originally drafted out of San Jose State by Pittsburgh in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, then traded to Toronto in 2024 for Isiah Kiner-Falefa.—
Jon Becker,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The two teams traded a run apiece in both the fifth and sixth frames before the Bats struck for four more in the seventh to seize control of the game, and eventually the victory.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Kolo Muani was substituted at half-time in last month’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs economists have found jobs like telephone operators, insurance claims representatives and bill collectors face high risk of being outright substituted by AI.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The actress said the experience changed her perspective.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Getty Images Having turned things around on the battlefield and changed the nature of modern warfare in the process, Ukraine is now about to transform the world in yet another leap forward - by becoming a geopolitical power.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Commuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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