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commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Unlike unforgiving raw denim pants, these jeans are comfortable enough to wear for prolonged periods, commuting, or day-to-day activities.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
People begin digging out even as snowfall continues In Lower Manhattan, snow shovelers appeared to outnumber commuting office workers, and pedestrians walked freely in streets normally blocked by morning traffic.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
In Lower Manhattan, snow shovelers appeared to outnumber commuting office workers, and pedestrians walked freely in streets normally blocked by morning traffic.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the independent Edmunds EV Range Test, the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive went 338 miles on a single charge, enough for days of worry-free commuting or even a road trip.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
During peak commuting hours, backups are common, especially near the intersection of North Pleasant Grove and Riego Road.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Street parking would also be available along West Madison Street and nearby side streets, with some restrictions during peak commuting hours.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Setting the clocks back in the fall—pushing peak evening commuting hours closer to dusk or after the sun goes down—also drives up the odds of cars hitting animals.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2026
But the change also means darker mornings for people commuting to their jobs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Whereas like commuting across Nevada is like super chill.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
In Austin, school staff often trade short commutes for affordable housing, so district officials hope the project will help retain educators and ease the burden of commuting for some employees.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Smith said Microsoft is employing electricians who are commuting from as far as 75 miles away from their job sites—or even temporarily relocating to fill roles.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Route 44, which is a main thoroughfare, is also close by, which eases commuting to many businesses, commercial areas and medical facilities.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The series’ first image is of Clark, a local weatherman, commuting to work on his recumbent bike, as dorky a mode of transportation as has ever been invented.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
Unlike unforgiving raw denim pants, these jeans are comfortable enough to wear for prolonged periods, commuting, or day-to-day activities.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
For example, putting lots more residents on the outskirts of urban cores can result in more clogged freeways and undesirable commuting times.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Feb. 2026
People begin digging out even as snowfall continues In Lower Manhattan, snow shovelers appeared to outnumber commuting office workers, and pedestrians walked freely in streets normally blocked by morning traffic.
—Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
In Lower Manhattan, snow shovelers appeared to outnumber commuting office workers, and pedestrians walked freely in streets normally blocked by morning traffic.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
In the independent Edmunds EV Range Test, the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive went 338 miles on a single charge, enough for days of worry-free commuting or even a road trip.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
During peak commuting hours, backups are common, especially near the intersection of North Pleasant Grove and Riego Road.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Street parking would also be available along West Madison Street and nearby side streets, with some restrictions during peak commuting hours.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Working from home poses some unique challenges that are not necessarily present when commuting to an office each day.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Setting the clocks back in the fall—pushing peak evening commuting hours closer to dusk or after the sun goes down—also drives up the odds of cars hitting animals.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 7 Mar. 2026
But the change also means darker mornings for people commuting to their jobs.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Whereas like commuting across Nevada is like super chill.
—Outside Online, 4 Mar. 2026
In Austin, school staff often trade short commutes for affordable housing, so district officials hope the project will help retain educators and ease the burden of commuting for some employees.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Smith said Microsoft is employing electricians who are commuting from as far as 75 miles away from their job sites—or even temporarily relocating to fill roles.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Route 44, which is a main thoroughfare, is also close by, which eases commuting to many businesses, commercial areas and medical facilities.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026
The series’ first image is of Clark, a local weatherman, commuting to work on his recumbent bike, as dorky a mode of transportation as has ever been invented.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
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Alan Jackson, the celebrity legal eagle, doesn’t recommend clients entrust their social media accounts to third parties —even if those clients crave commutations.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Trump has not ruled out the possibility of granting Maxwell a pardon or commutation.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the possibility of Texas swapping seeds with South Carolina now exists.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks each made a flurry of moves in the hours leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, swapping some veteran players for draft picks while bringing in new faces.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brasser faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Johnson, who is currently on parole for robbery until 2027, has an extensive criminal record that includes a whopping 131 arrests since he was first busted for a Bronx assault in 1995, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, which prompted an ejection.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After trading Garrett Bradbury to Chicago to clear room for Jared Wilson's move back to guard, the Patriots need a veteran presence at left guard.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Japan’s currency is now trading close to levels that may prompt market speculation over possible intervention by authorities.—
Ruth Carson,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Even though polls show most people dislike the system that has most Americans changing clocks twice a year, the political moves necessary to change the system haven't succeeded because opinions on the issue and its potential impacts are sharply divided.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that’s changing as AI euphoria gives way to skepticism.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Researchers avoided contaminating the samples with other plastics by substituting standard tools with those made of aluminum, cotton and other non-plastic material, the release noted.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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These releases did not grant full freedom but rather are a precautionary measure substituting imprisonment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the season, coach Bort Escoto changed his team’s offense, switching to run-and-gun style put in by Paul Westhead years ago at Loyola Marymount and now the Spartans are in the Division V regional final.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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While Indiana has spent some time without switching clocks, Hoosiers currently turn their clocks forward an hour in the spring and back an hour in the fall.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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