commuting 1 of 3

present participle of commute
as in swapping
to give up (something) and take something else in return commuting foreign currency to domestic

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commuting

2 of 3

adjective

commuting

3 of 3

noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Verb
  • 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
  • The president has the power to issue pardons and commutations.
    Jenna Sundel Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
  • But Trump and House Republicans have accused Biden of being incapacitated when his aides used the signature device to sign off on pardons and commutations during the final months of his presidency.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Verb
  • The pair quietly got married in May 2024, before exchanging vows again that October.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Sanders said the state's Truth in Sentencing law along with the Protect Arkansas Act, which eliminated the possibility of parole for people convicted of the most serious crimes, will keep more people in prison in the future.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
  • In addition to the four life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders, Hippler gave Kohberger 10 years on a burglary conviction.
    KC Baker, People.com, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Medications Talk with your provider about switching medications, especially if your current prescription is the culprit.
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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