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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
ABC News, 20 June 2026
Perfect for everyday wear, the Cloudnova 2 is one of On’s best sneakers for travel or commuting.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Super commuting is growing in Northern California Sartain continued talking to Dave over the phone on the road about why there are super commuters.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Companies can offer several kinds of FSAs, including for qualifying healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Good for commuting, easy to slip into and out of.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Businesses won’t invest if workers don’t feel safe commuting.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
While the previous board — then called the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority — approved the 14-mile extension of the 836 as a way to speed commuting times to and from Kendall, that panel was ousted in 2023 during a legal fight with Tallahassee.
—Douglas Hanks
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The sleek shape, available in black and light fawn, feels elevated enough for dinners and special occasions, yet practical enough for commuting, errands, and everyday wear.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Some prioritize off-road capability, others focus on commuting efficiency, while a growing number of riders are looking for something different altogether—a bike with personality.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Due to visa uncertainties and the ongoing issues with the United States, members of the Iranian team are commuting from their tournament base in Mexico for the three group games in the United States.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The first involves an exhausted executive, twenty pounds overweight, commuting hours each way, drifting from his wife and team.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These formal athleisure pants are perfect for commuting to the office during a heatwave.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Roughly three out of four of the more than 150 respondents pointed to commuting costs, while many also warned the mandate would disrupt work-life balance.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or keeping up with busy summer plans.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
No bulky bottles or spills, portable liquid mouthwash sticks are great for travel and commuting.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Perfect for everyday wear, the Cloudnova 2 is one of On’s best sneakers for travel or commuting.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Super commuting is growing in Northern California Sartain continued talking to Dave over the phone on the road about why there are super commuters.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Companies can offer several kinds of FSAs, including for qualifying healthcare, dependent care and commuting expenses.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 13 June 2026
Good for commuting, easy to slip into and out of.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 June 2026
Businesses won’t invest if workers don’t feel safe commuting.
—Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
While the previous board — then called the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority — approved the 14-mile extension of the 836 as a way to speed commuting times to and from Kendall, that panel was ousted in 2023 during a legal fight with Tallahassee.
—Douglas Hanks
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
The sleek shape, available in black and light fawn, feels elevated enough for dinners and special occasions, yet practical enough for commuting, errands, and everyday wear.
—Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Verb
Because of travel restrictions, the Iranian team has been based in Tijuana, Mexico – a stone’s throw from the US border – throughout the tournament and is commuting to the United States for games, drawing complaints from Iran’s coach and players.
—Deva Lee, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Some prioritize off-road capability, others focus on commuting efficiency, while a growing number of riders are looking for something different altogether—a bike with personality.
—New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Families visiting downtown, workers commuting home, residents of every background, restaurant employees finishing late shifts, ride-share drivers and visitors all have a legitimate interest in being able to safely access Chicago’s lakefront and downtown areas.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Due to visa uncertainties and the ongoing issues with the United States, members of the Iranian team are commuting from their tournament base in Mexico for the three group games in the United States.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
The first involves an exhausted executive, twenty pounds overweight, commuting hours each way, drifting from his wife and team.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
These formal athleisure pants are perfect for commuting to the office during a heatwave.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
Roughly three out of four of the more than 150 respondents pointed to commuting costs, while many also warned the mandate would disrupt work-life balance.
—Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Popular among celebrities and our writers alike, Longchamp tote bags are a reliable (and stylish) option to reach for when commuting to work, running errands, or keeping up with busy summer plans.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
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Interim Ohio Republican Attorney General Andy Wilson expressed relief that DeWine didn't choose to use commutations and that his office will continue working to uphold the current law.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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In Wells, after accepting the commutation, the defendant-petitioner argued that the president possessed the authority to issue only absolute pardons, not conditional ones, and that the petitioner’s acceptance of the conditional pardon was made under duress.—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, countless blockchains, arcane fees to pay for swapping tokens, and complicated onboarding processes.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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To solve this, the LK220E uses a battery-swapping system.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Four gang members were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday for their roles in two armed robberies that resulted in the death of three people at lookout points in the Angeles National Forest and Rancho Palos Verdes in 2023.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Rogness was released in 2024 and was on parole at the time of McKenna’s death.—
Angela George,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The adversaries made for a striking scene, exchanging insults in mutually unintelligible languages in the dead of night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Treatment, not trauma On a tour of the facility given to a Tribune reporter and photographer, the building appeared to be old but clean, with staff and residents exchanging greetings in the hallways, and residents gathering to watch television in the day room.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Angels owner Arte Moreno has no interest in trading him.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Could the Boston Celtics or another team ruin the Heat’s plan, swooping in and trading for Antetokounmpo this offseason and getting a long-term commitment from him?—
Anthony Chiang
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Though both teams are coming off wins, each tweaked its starting 11 from those openers, with Mexico changing three starters.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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That means retaining the iconic characters and narrative structure, but halving episode length to 11 minutes and changing graphic design, says Peekaboo producer Iván Agenjo.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Although research results are mixed, some studies show that substituting other fats in the diet with avocados may result in significant reductions in triglyceride levels.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2026
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That creates the risk of symbolic legislation substituting for meaningful governance.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Water cooling is one of the solutions to manage this, and ensure that the compute, transmit and switching infrastructure does not overheat and fail.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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For food companies, switching to another supplier or type of protein isn’t a superficial switch.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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