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
He's commuted for nearly four years, but recently the spikes of gas have increased, surpassing his monthly budget.
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Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But, the historical record indicates, none have commuted in from the White House just to listen, until now.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
He was known as a family man who commuted to work in Manhattan as an architect.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
She’s lived in or commuted through traffic in Fort Mill and Pineville.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 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
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
Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2016, President Obama commuted his sentence.
—Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
But, the historical record indicates, none have commuted in from the White House just to listen, until now.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
He was known as a family man who commuted to work in Manhattan as an architect.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
She’s lived in or commuted through traffic in Fort Mill and Pineville.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuted
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Garner swapped out her understated glam for a bright pink lip on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have traded fire along the border of southern Lebanon and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jose Alvarado was a frequent presence in the lineup immediately after being traded to his hometown, but McBride’s return from injury has kept the Brooklyn native sidelined.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Vanilla creme was substituted during the notorious banana shortage of World War II.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is why brown sugar must be substituted carefully.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The mix of homes sold could have changed significantly in size and quality, Chu added.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Commuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuted. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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