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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
Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Notwithstanding this rule, an employer may be liable where the employer gets some specific benefit from the employee’s commuting trip.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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
Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The lack of remote flexibility, the time spent commuting, and the desire to be more present for her young son eventually led her to step into her business full-time in May 2025.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Organizers say a key goal is getting people who think commuting by bicycle is impossible to reconsider.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Colorado Democrats and election officials from across the political spectrum have told Polis that commuting Peters' sentence would amount to a capitulation to Trump.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 15 May 2026
Wieder is currently commuting between Vienna, Munich, Los Angeles, his home in Italy, and a new base in Las Vegas.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Workers over the age of 16 spend just over 27 minutes commuting on average, the federal agency also reported.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
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
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
They’re crafted from organic cotton, which shoppers say is soft, breathable, and comfortable enough for walking, commuting, or sitting through long travel days.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Notwithstanding this rule, an employer may be liable where the employer gets some specific benefit from the employee’s commuting trip.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
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
Verb
Carbajal locked his doors, screened customers and monitored ICE alerts during commuting hours.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The lack of remote flexibility, the time spent commuting, and the desire to be more present for her young son eventually led her to step into her business full-time in May 2025.
—Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Organizers say a key goal is getting people who think commuting by bicycle is impossible to reconsider.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Colorado Democrats and election officials from across the political spectrum have told Polis that commuting Peters' sentence would amount to a capitulation to Trump.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 15 May 2026
Wieder is currently commuting between Vienna, Munich, Los Angeles, his home in Italy, and a new base in Las Vegas.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Workers over the age of 16 spend just over 27 minutes commuting on average, the federal agency also reported.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
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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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The two drivers had some intense battles throughout the race, swapping the lead multiple times in the early laps.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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While other attendees nearby compared their own Strange Music shirts, swapping stories about which tours and eras each one came from.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
Noun
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She was later sentenced to 55 years in prison with the possibility of parole for kidnapping and first-degree murder.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Sentence commutation Over the strenuous objection of fellow Democrats and many Republicans — including Peters’ prosecutor and a majority of Colorado’s election clerks — Polis commuted her sentence, clearing the way for Peters’ parole on June 1 after less than two years in prison.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Despite the current ceasefire starting a month and a half ago, Israel and Hezbollah have been exchanging attacks during that time.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Surveillance video obtained by Fox 13 Seattle showed men ducking behind vehicles and exchanging gunfire in the street as bullets ripped through the neighborhood.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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For instance, both January and February show a spike in trading the day before US inflation data is released, while activity in March was elevated on both the day of release and the day after.—
Justina Lee,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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When trading away a prospect like Leo De Vries, a 19-year-old shortstop currently rated as the second-best prospect in the league by MLB Pipeline, that level of control is important.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The menu is ever changing, always encompassing new flavors as the seasons change.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, your minds and bodies are changing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant also has vegan versions of many of its most popular menu items, substituting meat for falafel and its aioli and tzatziki sauces with lemon-herb tahini dressing.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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If so, talk about that and ask them to help assuage your fears by explaining their practices for taking breaks, switching drivers and stopping along the way.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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This enables users to spend more time wielding a stylus without interrupting the creative flow by switching back to a mouse or keyboard to perform tasks.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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