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to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
James Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Room and board do add to the cost, but most New Jersey students live within commuting distance of at least one of New Jersey’s 11 public four-year colleges.
—Susan Alaimo, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
When the pandemic hit and the commuting use case vanished, the grand vision unraveled almost instantly.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Please take caution when travelling or commuting.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
That’s likely driven by demand from higher-income buyers seeking more space and relative value in suburban areas, while staying within commuting distance of major job centers, the analysis suggests.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
For the remainder of the week, the moveable barrier would be pushed to the side, enabling the shoulder to be used as a vehicle breakdown and emergency lane during heavy commuting hours.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
But after six months of uptown-downtown commuting, the couple moved uptown to be closer to the kids.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 4 Aug. 2025
Marius is anchored in business commuting, while Unica hired former Acne Studios and Toteme designer Như Dương to create a more elevated line that has earned accolades online and off.
—Wwd China Staff, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The death row clemency, and the manner in which it was granted, generated strong pushback from Republican lawmakers and district attorneys for commuting sentences that were imposed by juries after lengthy trials.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Residents enjoy the blend of New England charm and modern convenience — local farms and seasonal festivals give the town character, while easy access to Routes 9, 20, 495, and the Mass Pike make commuting to Worcester, Boston, and beyond simple.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The arrests happened as some of these immigrants were working or commuting to and from their jobs.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Once the bridge replacement project begins in June, drivers will be unable to access northbound I-65 from Interstate 264, while motorists commuting from downtown can't use I-65 to reach the Watterson Expressway.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
The shift from a remote environment to commuting and working onsite requires a reevaluation of your daily schedule.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Wear it alone with your nighttime outfits or throw it into a larger travel bag while commuting to keep your essentials secure.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
EVs give our Orlando-area families and businesses more control over their energy future, especially in a region where commuting and tourism traffic make fuel costs a major household expense.
—James Brock, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Room and board do add to the cost, but most New Jersey students live within commuting distance of at least one of New Jersey’s 11 public four-year colleges.
—Susan Alaimo, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
When the pandemic hit and the commuting use case vanished, the grand vision unraveled almost instantly.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Please take caution when travelling or commuting.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
That’s likely driven by demand from higher-income buyers seeking more space and relative value in suburban areas, while staying within commuting distance of major job centers, the analysis suggests.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
For the remainder of the week, the moveable barrier would be pushed to the side, enabling the shoulder to be used as a vehicle breakdown and emergency lane during heavy commuting hours.
—Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
But after six months of uptown-downtown commuting, the couple moved uptown to be closer to the kids.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 4 Aug. 2025
Marius is anchored in business commuting, while Unica hired former Acne Studios and Toteme designer Như Dương to create a more elevated line that has earned accolades online and off.
—Wwd China Staff, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Normal mode is fine for commuting and running errands, but those seeking a bit more performance will want to select Sport mode.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The death row clemency, and the manner in which it was granted, generated strong pushback from Republican lawmakers and district attorneys for commuting sentences that were imposed by juries after lengthy trials.
—Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Second Amendment advocates say city-by-city ordinances would be cumbersome for permit holders commuting daily between jurisdictions.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Residents enjoy the blend of New England charm and modern convenience — local farms and seasonal festivals give the town character, while easy access to Routes 9, 20, 495, and the Mass Pike make commuting to Worcester, Boston, and beyond simple.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
The arrests happened as some of these immigrants were working or commuting to and from their jobs.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Once the bridge replacement project begins in June, drivers will be unable to access northbound I-65 from Interstate 264, while motorists commuting from downtown can't use I-65 to reach the Watterson Expressway.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
The shift from a remote environment to commuting and working onsite requires a reevaluation of your daily schedule.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Wear it alone with your nighttime outfits or throw it into a larger travel bag while commuting to keep your essentials secure.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Verb
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As the equinox ushers in fall, consider shifting your wardrobe by swapping your bathing suits, linens, and sandals for cozy cashmere and wool sweaters and staples like leather boots and silk scarves.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
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There, former and current users of 7-OH document their struggles to quit, swapping advice, venting frustrations and chronicling the often brutal process of withdrawal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The commutation, one of 10 granted by the governor Friday, allows Cuong Tran to make his case for parole earlier than expected.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In her memoir Melania, published in October 2024, the first lady also reportedly wrote about a friendship with the royal family and exchanging letters with King Charles.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ChatGPT study confirmed the huge reach OpenAI has, with 700 million active weekly users, or almost 10% of the global population, exchanging some 18 billion messages with the chatbot every week.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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In a two-page ruling, the court lifted a stay issued by a district court and is allowing the administration to end humanitarian parole for those groups while the lawsuit plays out.—
Michael Casey,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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RRCs also help with securing housing, reconnecting with family, and complying with parole or probation requirements.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The per share allocation price was 103 rupees, and the stock was last trading 64% higher at 169 rupees.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Shares are still trading at lower levels, even as the company progresses toward profitability and broadens its ecosystem beyond ride-hailing and delivery to include payments, lending, and digital banking.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With new models and ways to process these models changing rapidly, the GPU is a more practical solution than an ASIC for most IA applications.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the dish spread, variations began to pop up with some cooks substituting different kinds of beef, adding carrots for extra sweetness, or adapting it to a soup, like this recipe.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taking the question further, and assuming the Fed capable of the magic that Democrats, Republicans and even libertarians ascribe to it, won’t private capital retreat overcome the Fed substituting itself for the marketplace in the first place?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Endophytes can be unpredictable; for example, increasing rather than decreasing aphid infestation of beans and wheat, as noted in research from Denmark, or switching from beneficial to parasitic depending on water availability, as Hawkes witnessed.—
Anna Marija Helt,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Sep. 2025
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Go big and paint an accent wall using a moody gray color, or keep it simple by switching out artwork on your mantel.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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