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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
John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
South County families know the burden of commuting, housing costs, work schedules, and family obligations.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Two of the crankiest cultures in the world coming together in a commuting catastrophe.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The district, like others within easy commuting range of midtown Manhattan, has changed dramatically in recent years with many younger and more progressive voters moving into the neighborhoods like central Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
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
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
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
Too big for easy commuting or campus-schlepping, the 17-incher was always meant to be a couch-surfing machine or a laptop that would mostly stay put, for folks with aging eyes who still wanted something nominally mobile, and not a desktop or an AIO PC.
—John Burek, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
South County families know the burden of commuting, housing costs, work schedules, and family obligations.
—Christos Korgan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Two of the crankiest cultures in the world coming together in a commuting catastrophe.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The district, like others within easy commuting range of midtown Manhattan, has changed dramatically in recent years with many younger and more progressive voters moving into the neighborhoods like central Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
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
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
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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On May 21, after Polis issued the commutation, her legal team renewed the challenge with the state Supreme Court.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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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,
29 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
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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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At 25 years old, the whisky’s youthful vibrancy deepens, trading sharp green notes for profound, mellow complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Active investing has zero commission fees for trading stocks and ETFs (exchange and fund management fees may apply).—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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That stat best illustrates how times are changing in the NIL and revenue-share era.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 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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Thomas and Immenschuh believe in continuously switching up the merchandise so returning customers always have something new to find and to attract new shoppers.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Lower-wage workers still see the biggest gains with switching jobs, even though pay increases for Gen Z hoppers have declined by 20% since Q1 2022.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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