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commuting

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noun

commuting

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verb

present participle of commute

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commuting
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Refactoring evergreen policy updates and executive profiles into short spoken audio feeds taps into passive commuting or exercise windows, dramatically expanding consumption reach. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 If the resume makes it through to a human being, there are usually multiple rounds of interviews, some in person, that require commuting costs. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Taxpayers need to know that almost $200 million of their money has been diverted away from charging stations that could help make commuting with electric vehicles easier. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Right at the bottom of the bunch is Japan, a perhaps unsurprising candidate due to circumstances like the nation's long working hours and commensurately lengthy commuting times, as reported by the ⁠NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute. Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 The video explores how expenses vary across the state, comparing costs in different regions and showing how everyday necessities such as rent, groceries and commuting can dramatically affect the overall price of earning a degree. James Ward, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 According to Mark Dixon, CEO of IWG, the world’s largest workspace provider, commuting could be extinct within the next 15 years. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Both use full suspension, and the company is pitching them as all-rounders for daily commuting, forest paths, and longer tours. New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 They’re designed to get you off the side of the road and safely to a repair facility, not to withstand days of commuting or highway travel. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
Standing along the Iron Horse Trail on a weekday in June, Obolenskiy counted numerous people commuting on e-bikes, possibly to and from work or school. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 The researchers concluded that as older leaders retire, the days of commuting five days a week are likely to fade with them. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 After using it intermittently while commuting this summer, she’s only needed to charge it once so far. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 Auto loans tend to come with lower interest rates than credit card debts, but for many people, their car is essential for commuting to and from work. Mallika Mitra, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury. Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 In 2022, when the bank started requiring employees to return to the office as COVID-era restrictions eased, Arbuckle requested to continue working from home instead of commuting to uptown Charlotte. Chase Jordan july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Use the dedicated laptop compartment for commuting to the office, then take advantage of the trolley sleeve at the airport for effortless transport through massive terminals. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 College living can mean commuting, taking online-only classes, or moving into the dorms for the first time. The Spruce, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
  • Oyer said part of her job was following the White House’s policy goals on commutations.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The recantations and confession probably contributed to Smith’s commutation.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • This alone made a great first impression—the thought of cleaning my hardwood floors, couch, baseboards, and rugs without swapping devices thrilled me as someone who was previously using multiple vacuums to accomplish the same tasks.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pacome and his friends will take turns being the public-facing rat at the zoo, swapping out roles as behind-the-scenes or front-of-house animals weekly.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • After that, the governor’s office gets 30 days to review and, if desired, revoke the parole grant.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In Massachusetts, first-degree murder carries a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Nearly the entire group lingers in the living room—playing chess, swapping stories, exchanging photos.
    Johanna Wolfe, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Taylor Swift has been dealt a devastating blow just weeks after exchanging vows with Travis Kelce.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • While often trading together, these companies are not the same.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The administration’s Operation Economic Fury would expand secondary sanctions on countries and companies still trading with Iran, risking fallout for allies that rely on Iranian oil as enforcement grows more aggressive.
    Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Powered by a digitally savvy younger consumer base, Saudi Arabia’s beauty market is changing rapidly — and retailers and brands alike are paying close attention.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • California's bail system is changing, and the effects are already being felt in courtrooms across the state.
    James Ward, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Start by substituting the x- and y-coordinates of the two points into the equation describing the line to get two new equations.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Say, the need for even clearer descriptions for how long to mix pie dough; or indicating where ingredient swaps are possible, like substituting collard greens for kale in braised greens.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Chelsea’s new outlook Since BlueCo bought Chelsea in 2022, the club have spent four years switching identities and approaches.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The platform can travel in wheeled mode before switching to legged movement when surfaces become rough or obstructed.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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