as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
an international commutation of food for oil
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Recent Examples of commutation
Newsom has granted 224 pardons, 150 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office in 2019.
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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
The Tribune has reviewed the names of people who have received pardons or commutations going back to the 1950s.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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
The Tribune has reviewed the names of people who have received pardons or commutations going back to the 1950s.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commutation
exchange
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Details of the negotiations were not released, but reports suggested the discussions largely focused on limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanction relief.—
Caitlin McFall , Greg Wehner , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The Red Sox and Twins made a late-night trade on Wednesday to bring struggling right-handed reliever Jorge Alcala to Boston in exchange for minor league third baseman Andy Lugo.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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“Commutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commutation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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