as in swapping
to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Verb
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What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Topline President Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations have cost more than $100 million in fines owed to the federal government and another $1.5 billion in restitution to victims.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The commutation was supported by country music star Luke Bryan, according to a White House statement.—
Brett Kelman,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The pair quietly got married in May 2024, before exchanging vows again that October.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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During a March 11 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 21-year-old actress opened up about exchanging vows with the 22-year-old actor and model.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That September, after seven months behind bars, Carter asked the parole board for an early release.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Jose Ibarra was found guilty of murder and other crimes in Riley’s February 2024 killing and sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Newsweek, Goldsmith discussed the role of emerging machine-learning tools and automation in the workplace and new ways of approaching recruiting, talent strategy, and productivity in today's fast-changing times.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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What is changing about identity verification The SSA will allow seniors and other recipients to verify their identity over the phone rather than requiring them to make in-person visits, the White House official said.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Medications Talk with your provider about switching medications, especially if your current prescription is the culprit.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Instead of switching companies, employees are more likely to stay in their roles in 2025.—
Edward Tuorinsky,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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