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as in to exchange
to give up (something) and take something else in return commuting foreign currency to domestic

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noun

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Verb
Tory Lanez’s legal team called on Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon the rapper or commute his sentence days after he was stabbed in prison this week, while further claiming to have new evidence in the rapper’s case over the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025 Newsom could also commute their sentences or block their release. Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
This feature is all the more useful in an extra-portable laptop designed for use in multiple environments like travel and commutes. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 16 May 2025 Perhaps the much tougher commute on Friday night now will be to Madison Square Garden for Game 6 between the Knicks and Boston Celtics. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for commute
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  • President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
    Gerald Imray, Fortune, 21 May 2025
  • Become a Subscriber Last week in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian officials held public talks for the first time since 2022, agreeing to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to continue negotiating the technical details of a potential cease-fire.
    Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • An All Nippon Airways flight traveling from Tokyo to Houston was diverted to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a passenger reportedly tried to open the plane's exit doors mid-flight, authorities said.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 May 2025
  • Did Fielder need to lock the network lawyers assigned to Season 2 inside of Nate’s Lizard Lounge for the duration of the two-hour and 10-minute flight?
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Model, social media star and beauty entrepreneur Hailey Bieber made headlines on Wednesday when publicly traded e.l.f.
    Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Lindor — who modeled his style after a fellow infielder from Puerto Rico who was traded from Cleveland to the Mets — offered some insights before a recent game at Citi Field.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Bill Clinton: Issued 456 pardons and 61 commutations during his presidency.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • One of Combs’ close associates has some experience with presidential pardons and commutations.
    Asawin Suebsaeng, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Ayers is a pilot, and previously flew F-22s in the U.S. Air Force before swapping out jets for rockets, after being selected for NASA Astronaut Group 23 in 2021.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
  • To correct this, swap the middle screw with a 3-inch screw.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
  • Eat, Play, Love: London Just a quick jaunt through the Chunnel, London awaits for another half of the eat, play, love escape.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.
    James Peckham, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
  • Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • The bail may prove incredibly important as criminal proceedings could conflict with Brown's upcoming tour.
    USA Today, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Today, all visitors can enjoy the park’s amenities, like the vintage beach cabanas, guided walking tours, pavilions with BBQ grills, a miniature train ride and carousel, and access to bike trails and paddleboard rentals.
    Mariette Williams, Essence, 21 May 2025

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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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