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commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Audio summaries allow users to engage with documents while walking, commuting, or multitasking, which can make document review feel faster and more efficient in real-world workflows, even if reading and listening speeds vary by individual and context.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Rictor describes its mission as light aerial mobility, which essentially means short-distance commuting and professional applications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, their routine is built around constant commuting and sacrifice.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2017, some experts estimated that the commuting benefit cost the government $5 million annually.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Sixteen years of commuting came to a close on Sunday afternoon.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Likewise, commercial districts and numerous businesses in West Hartford, Hartford, Farmington and Avon are within easy commuting distance.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Be sure to start from your place of work—or back those commuting miles out.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Faith in Minnesota alleged more than 2,000 deportations have run through the airport, claiming MSP employees have been detained by ICE at work and while commuting.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The former flight attendant allegedly requested a jumpseat, which is reserved for off-duty pilots when commuting, despite not having the proper clearance needed.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Demanovich, who arrived in the office shortly after Habba took over, had been commuting to New Jersey each week from his home in Florida.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Easy access to major routes makes commuting straightforward, whether heading into Hartford or exploring more of central Connecticut.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
These issues stemmed from the DOT's attempt to bring in traffic from the southwest mixmaster by reducing lanes, which caused traffic to back up during peak commuting hours on Interstate 235 and the eastbound-to-northbound fly ramp from Interstate 80.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
But across South Florida, bookings for short-term rentals are on the rise, AirDNA says, despite one of the teams playing in its home stadium, with local fans commuting to the game from their own homes.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Together, these systems support both long-distance travel and everyday electric-only commuting, CarNewsChina writes.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Audio summaries allow users to engage with documents while walking, commuting, or multitasking, which can make document review feel faster and more efficient in real-world workflows, even if reading and listening speeds vary by individual and context.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Rictor describes its mission as light aerial mobility, which essentially means short-distance commuting and professional applications.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, their routine is built around constant commuting and sacrifice.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
In 2017, some experts estimated that the commuting benefit cost the government $5 million annually.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Sixteen years of commuting came to a close on Sunday afternoon.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Likewise, commercial districts and numerous businesses in West Hartford, Hartford, Farmington and Avon are within easy commuting distance.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
But many Americans need a car for everyday use, like commuting to work and grocery shopping.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Be sure to start from your place of work—or back those commuting miles out.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Faith in Minnesota alleged more than 2,000 deportations have run through the airport, claiming MSP employees have been detained by ICE at work and while commuting.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The former flight attendant allegedly requested a jumpseat, which is reserved for off-duty pilots when commuting, despite not having the proper clearance needed.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Demanovich, who arrived in the office shortly after Habba took over, had been commuting to New Jersey each week from his home in Florida.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Easy access to major routes makes commuting straightforward, whether heading into Hartford or exploring more of central Connecticut.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
These issues stemmed from the DOT's attempt to bring in traffic from the southwest mixmaster by reducing lanes, which caused traffic to back up during peak commuting hours on Interstate 235 and the eastbound-to-northbound fly ramp from Interstate 80.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 16 Jan. 2026
But across South Florida, bookings for short-term rentals are on the rise, AirDNA says, despite one of the teams playing in its home stadium, with local fans commuting to the game from their own homes.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
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The White House doesn’t comment on potential clemency requests, but the president is the ultimate decider on pardons and commutations.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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The White House does not comment on clemency requests, and the final decision on any pardons or commutations rests with the president, a White House official told CNN.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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Do the Rangers want to be swapping out center fielders?—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Men are swapping out their underwear over growing concerns about fertility and hormone health.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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If Mangione were convicted of second-degree murder in New York, parole would be on the table.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Despite arguments from Cornish’s public defender, Erik Ellis, for his client to be eligible for parole after serving 25 years, McCarthy said he wasn’t persuaded.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The trio has great comedic chemistry, with Marissa constantly exchanging witty barbs with Jamie and barking orders at Harper, while the latter two bond over their mutual messiness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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The potential buyer showed text messages between with Smith that discussed exchanging the child for money.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Today, Netflix’s stock price is trading well beneath the low end of its collar, reducing the value offered to WBD shareholders.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Williams was the only starter to play more than 25 minutes as the Aztecs began substituting liberally after just 11 minutes, jumping out to a 32-12 lead thanks to an 18-0 run.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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Many online have gone on to add fresh fruits and honey to their creations, as well as substituting Biscoff cookies for other options like graham crackers, cookies and even Oreos.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s why many nail enthusiasts are switching to at-home mani-pedis — and turning it into a 2026 beauty trend.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Aztecs had been switching the point guard-center ball screens, which put guards on 6-9 bouncy Nevada forward Elijah Price under the basket.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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