as in exchanges
to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commutes
Amanda Hari, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Van Dyke plays Rob Petrie, an affable television writer who commutes into Manhattan each day from his suburban home in New Rochelle.
—John Glynn, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
This millennial nurse commutes 5,000 miles from Sweden to work at a California hospital.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Notably, Abbott is one of the exceedingly rare staffers on Capitol Hill who commutes weekly as a senator does.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t dial in while your team commutes in.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Newsom, driven by California Highway Patrol officers, effectively commutes to the state capital of Sacramento, 88 miles northeast.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Britton Moore commutes into the city four days a week from the Central Valley.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Van Dyke plays Rob Petrie, an affable television writer who commutes into Manhattan each day from his suburban home in New Rochelle.
—John Glynn, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
This millennial nurse commutes 5,000 miles from Sweden to work at a California hospital.
—Aman Ghei, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Notably, Abbott is one of the exceedingly rare staffers on Capitol Hill who commutes weekly as a senator does.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t dial in while your team commutes in.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Newsom, driven by California Highway Patrol officers, effectively commutes to the state capital of Sacramento, 88 miles northeast.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Plus, Compass counted 32 days where these commutes took at least 30% longer than the average commute for the year.
—Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commutes
Verb
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Dorian Gray, the Victorian era’s proto-Clavicular, literally exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty—a move that the looksmaxxing community would seem to endorse wholeheartedly.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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The group exchanges little looks.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That frigid, icy grip is not easing as hundreds of flights in and out of South Florida were canceled for a 3rd day.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The flights will all be operated with 50-seat jets and will start between April 30 and May 7.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In September 2025, Puma and Nouchi released the Mostro Sock, an ankle-high version that swaps the signature strap for a sock profile while keeping the spiked rubber sole and textured tread.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kelly swaps out the anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus Rex for an orange unicorn with a yellow mane and a purple tummy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After Thursday's meltdown, ServiceNow trades at just under 28 times forward earnings.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Apple still trades at a premium valuation of over 31 times 2026 earnings, but that multiple has compressed as AI enthusiasm shifted to competitors.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As part of the program, each athlete will also receive personalized product gifting experiences to equip them for their travels, the company noted.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The model often posted about their relationship on social media, including sharing their travels together and Valentine’s Day gifts.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Charlton hit back through Miles Leaburn’s 57th-minute goal, but Marc Guiu swiftly replied and substitutes Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez put the gloss on the scoreline in stoppage time.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Target’s four-person meal costs less than $20, about the same as in 2024, but substitutes green beans and cream of mushroom soup for French bread and frozen corn — also not an apples-to-apples comparison.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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At this stage, second-tier slogs to Preston North End, Derby County or Stoke City in 2026-27 appear more likely than this season’s jaunts to Paris to play PSG or the French Riviera to take on Monaco.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Commutes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commutes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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