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commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some are seeking jobs within a tighter geographic radius to cut commuting costs permanently.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the people paying the bill are busy working, commuting, raising families, and trying to survive California’s cost of living.
—Matt Klink, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Delays will decline dramatically, and housing pressure in New York will ease as renters and homebuyers have more options within commuting distance.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Khosrowshahi said Uber is seeing consumers continue to leave their homes more frequently, helped in part by a return-to-office trend that has boosted commuting demand.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But to charge drivers for the commuting nightmare is positively cruel and unusual punishment.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
This dual approach allows the vehicle to cater to a wider range of driving needs, from urban commuting to cross-country trips.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Others choose to live farther away from campus in areas where rent is slightly cheaper, even if that means longer commuting times.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
For more than a dozen years, Dug was the Chronicle’s transportation writer, reporting on federal, state and local highway, transit, rail and public works policy as well as the culture of commuting in Houston.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
This initiative would help offset the cost of commuting to and from work.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As companies expanded return-to-office requirements and New Yorkers began commuting again, commercial developers were banking on companies relocating to Brooklyn to be closer to their employees.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026
At the end of his term, Biden granted clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences, commuting their sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Summer in the City Craving a touch of the beach while still commuting to your 9-to-5?
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie had been through law school and was commuting to a firm in Manhattan.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some are seeking jobs within a tighter geographic radius to cut commuting costs permanently.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the people paying the bill are busy working, commuting, raising families, and trying to survive California’s cost of living.
—Matt Klink, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Delays will decline dramatically, and housing pressure in New York will ease as renters and homebuyers have more options within commuting distance.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Khosrowshahi said Uber is seeing consumers continue to leave their homes more frequently, helped in part by a return-to-office trend that has boosted commuting demand.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But to charge drivers for the commuting nightmare is positively cruel and unusual punishment.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
This dual approach allows the vehicle to cater to a wider range of driving needs, from urban commuting to cross-country trips.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
But commuting as passengers in vehicles on short drives, on long walks and on a bike tour was a lovely experience for both of us.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Others choose to live farther away from campus in areas where rent is slightly cheaper, even if that means longer commuting times.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
For more than a dozen years, Dug was the Chronicle’s transportation writer, reporting on federal, state and local highway, transit, rail and public works policy as well as the culture of commuting in Houston.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
This initiative would help offset the cost of commuting to and from work.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
As companies expanded return-to-office requirements and New Yorkers began commuting again, commercial developers were banking on companies relocating to Brooklyn to be closer to their employees.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 1 May 2026
At the end of his term, Biden granted clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences, commuting their sentences to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Summer in the City Craving a touch of the beach while still commuting to your 9-to-5?
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlie had been through law school and was commuting to a firm in Manhattan.
—John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
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The Tribune has reviewed the names of people who have received pardons or commutations going back to the 1950s.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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In this case, the penalties will be reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or further commutation after the reprieve period ends.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Hayes sat down with the Summit’s owners and reconnected with former fellow WSL manager Nick Cushing, a reunion that naturally turned into a jersey-swapping photo op.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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In South America, swapping stickers is even more important than simply collecting them, with WhatsApp groups, apps and websites popping up to facilitate the trades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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After striking a plea deal, Sneed received a sentence of life in prison without parole, while Glossip was sentenced to death.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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On May 7, Ukiah police and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation contacted Purtill near his home and arrested him on suspicion of violating the conditions of his parole.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Inspired by their connection, Étienne contemplates exchanging his lonely existence for one filled with romance, but with a demanding route to cover, starring in a great love story may not be in the cards for the hard-working road warrior.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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The Andes virus is a rare variant that can be passed from person to person through significant and intimate close contact such as sharing a bed for an extended period of time or exchanging saliva.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The chipmaker is trading near all-time highs, with its market cap drawing near $6 trillion — a level no company has ever reached before.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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According to report last month by Morgan Stanley, there are signs the pill is already expanding the market – that is, customers aren’t just those substituting pens for pills, but many are GLP-1 newcomers.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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These changes were to be achieved by increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, decreasing the consumption of meat and eggs, and substituting nonfat milk for whole milk.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chapter 10 expands upon that idea by adding an extra whiskey and switching up the ages.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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