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Recent Examples of commute
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The area appeals to those who’d rather not commute far for groceries, restaurants or work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Christopher Watson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Hochul, appearing with the chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that runs the railroad commonly known by commuters as the LIRR, pleaded with the unions to try to reach a deal before Monday’s morning commute.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Verb
Workers over the age of 16 spend just over 27 minutes commuting on average, the federal agency also reported.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 12 May 2026
The area appeals to those who’d rather not commute far for groceries, restaurants or work.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Noun
Service will resume at noon Tuesday, with full service in effect by the afternoon commute and in time for Tuesday night's New York Knicks basketball game, Hochul said.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 18 May 2026
Hochul, appearing with the chief executive of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that runs the railroad commonly known by commuters as the LIRR, pleaded with the unions to try to reach a deal before Monday’s morning commute.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commute
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Car parts that have been altered or exchanged Cars that feature aftermarket components or enhancements that alter their function may void their warranty.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The headline feature is the introduction of default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for messages exchanged between iPhones and Android phones for the first time.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Direct flights from South Korea, Russia, China, Thailand, and Singapore have added to this area’s tourism boom.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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When disruption hits, travelers are on their own The survey paints a stark picture of what actually happens when a flight goes sideways.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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At the annual Tony Awards nominees luncheon, Broadway’s biggest stars, breakthrough performers and veteran craftspeople traded nerves for laughter, candid confessions and mutual admiration.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Coby White was finally traded after alternating between both backcourt positions and being a starter before landing as Charlotte’s bench gunner to end the season.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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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 2026
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In this case, the penalties will be reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or further commutation after the reprieve period ends.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond swapping the tools, the main focus is on building the capabilities to manage these models in-house.—
Kshitij Dixit,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Quinoa packs nutritional punch in a way that few other quick-cooking grains can match, and registered dietitians regularly recommend swapping it in for less fiber-rich staples like white rice.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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He’ll get used to that jaunt during the offseason program.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Head to Big Sky Stables and saddle up for a horseback ride on the beach, a ride through tropical forest and river, or a jaunt during sunset.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The map has changed multiple times over the past month, and at one point was removed from the website entirely.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Even when facing the best offense in baseball, Imanaga’s standard doesn’t change.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The tour is, after all, effectively a low-key declaration of independence.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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