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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 commuting
Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
If driving is heaven, commuting is hell.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The canvas material kept feet from overheating while running errands or commuting, and the soles didn’t show any signs of wear, even after multiple outings.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Other collections address commuting, travel and outdoor living.
—Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
These straight-leg trousers are marked down to $70, and offer a polished look for commuting or business travel.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Tunnels will cut travel times between Verona and Munich by more than half to 2½ hours, between Milan and Paris by at least 30% to 4½ hours and put the Ligurian port city of Genoa within commuting distance of Italy’s finance and fashion capital — significantly remaking the Europe transit map.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Surrey, a home county southwest of London, has long been known for its bucolic surroundings and easy commuting distance into the city.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
EVs give our Orlando-area families and businesses more control over their energy future, especially in a region where commuting and tourism traffic make fuel costs a major household expense.
—James Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or embarking on a weekend trip.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The versatile vest is a great layering piece, whether they’re headed to the gym or commuting to work.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Setting the clocks back means the sun sets earlier, meaning more drivers are commuting in the dark.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Trump then offered a non-sensible explanation for commuting fraudster George Santos’ prison sentence.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
If commuting, allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Travel light when commuting to work, hitting the gym or heading out on a weekend escape, the right small bag can carry all your essentials without slowing you down.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Whether commuting to the office or enduring a long travel day, the tote keeps everything in reach and organized with thoughtful slip pockets and a secure top zip closure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
By considering the varied needs of different users, Ausom designs its scooters to adapt to a range of real-world scenarios—whether for daily commuting, longer-distance travel, or occasional recreational use.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
If driving is heaven, commuting is hell.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2025
The canvas material kept feet from overheating while running errands or commuting, and the soles didn’t show any signs of wear, even after multiple outings.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Other collections address commuting, travel and outdoor living.
—Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
These straight-leg trousers are marked down to $70, and offer a polished look for commuting or business travel.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Tunnels will cut travel times between Verona and Munich by more than half to 2½ hours, between Milan and Paris by at least 30% to 4½ hours and put the Ligurian port city of Genoa within commuting distance of Italy’s finance and fashion capital — significantly remaking the Europe transit map.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Surrey, a home county southwest of London, has long been known for its bucolic surroundings and easy commuting distance into the city.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
EVs give our Orlando-area families and businesses more control over their energy future, especially in a region where commuting and tourism traffic make fuel costs a major household expense.
—James Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Questions to Perea about whether the office was aware that captains were commuting from out of state went unanswered.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or embarking on a weekend trip.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The versatile vest is a great layering piece, whether they’re headed to the gym or commuting to work.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2025
Setting the clocks back means the sun sets earlier, meaning more drivers are commuting in the dark.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
Trump then offered a non-sensible explanation for commuting fraudster George Santos’ prison sentence.
—William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2025
If commuting, allow extra drive time to reach your destination safely.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Travel light when commuting to work, hitting the gym or heading out on a weekend escape, the right small bag can carry all your essentials without slowing you down.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Whether commuting to the office or enduring a long travel day, the tote keeps everything in reach and organized with thoughtful slip pockets and a secure top zip closure.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
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Several pardons and commutations issued by former President Joe Biden sparked controversy.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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More than 13,000 people have applied for federal clemency since 2021, yet only a few hundred have received pardons or commutations.—
Khalil Cumberbatch,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the weather quickly cools, swapping your sheets can do wonders for your sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some states prohibit swapping license plates on vehicles.—
NPR,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Malvo, now 40, is serving a life sentence without parole.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Later that same year, Barrow was re-arrested and spent two years in the Texas State Penitentiary before his parole in 1932.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There, Chinese security officials said the two sides are again exchanging information on how smugglers alter their tactics.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Internet of Senses extends connectivity from exchanging information to exchanging experiences.—
Mallik Tatipamula,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both Beijing and Washington are trading accusations that the other side's economic coercion is wreaking havoc on the global economy.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots have moved swiftly to replace safety Kyle Dugger on their 53-man roster after trading away the veteran safety to the Steelers.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Others have shuttered their services, changing the landscape of the refugee resettlement process.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Game-changing extras like the GSI Outdoors Pioneer Chef’s Tools and Uco Eco 4-piece Mess Kit are worth stocking up on, while prices start at $14.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, nutritionist Leticia Carrera, director of the center Felicidad Carrera, advises always eating pulses with brown rice and substituting the combination for meat two to three times a week—at least.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The subtle woven texture adds depth without overpowering your existing decor, and the removable insert makes cleaning and switching out styles simple.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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That single call across a river in 1876 laid foundational ideas for switching networks, amplifiers, long-distance cables, undersea fiber optics, satellites, and ultimately, mobile networks and the internet.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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