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commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuting
Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some are seeking jobs within a tighter geographic radius to cut commuting costs permanently.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the people paying the bill are busy working, commuting, raising families, and trying to survive California’s cost of living.
—Matt Klink, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Delays will decline dramatically, and housing pressure in New York will ease as renters and homebuyers have more options within commuting distance.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Khosrowshahi said Uber is seeing consumers continue to leave their homes more frequently, helped in part by a return-to-office trend that has boosted commuting demand.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But to charge drivers for the commuting nightmare is positively cruel and unusual punishment.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
This dual approach allows the vehicle to cater to a wider range of driving needs, from urban commuting to cross-country trips.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Bente Birkeland, NPR, 15 May 2026
The end goal is to make aerial commuting a day-to-day reality for ordinary people, saving them from endless traffic jams and train delays.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Wieder is currently commuting between Vienna, Munich, Los Angeles, his home in Italy, and a new base in Las Vegas.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
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
But commuting as passengers in vehicles on short drives, on long walks and on a bike tour was a lovely experience for both of us.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Others choose to live farther away from campus in areas where rent is slightly cheaper, even if that means longer commuting times.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
For more than a dozen years, Dug was the Chronicle’s transportation writer, reporting on federal, state and local highway, transit, rail and public works policy as well as the culture of commuting in Houston.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
This initiative would help offset the cost of commuting to and from work.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Adjective
For many, super-commuting is about priorities.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Although such people live within commuting distance of Chicago and were encouraged to work remotely, some might relocate to less costly rural housing, easing housing shortages and lowering prices.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Some are seeking jobs within a tighter geographic radius to cut commuting costs permanently.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, the people paying the bill are busy working, commuting, raising families, and trying to survive California’s cost of living.
—Matt Klink, Daily News, 14 May 2026
Delays will decline dramatically, and housing pressure in New York will ease as renters and homebuyers have more options within commuting distance.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Khosrowshahi said Uber is seeing consumers continue to leave their homes more frequently, helped in part by a return-to-office trend that has boosted commuting demand.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 May 2026
But to charge drivers for the commuting nightmare is positively cruel and unusual punishment.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Octavia Johnson is a commuting and transportation reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
This dual approach allows the vehicle to cater to a wider range of driving needs, from urban commuting to cross-country trips.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Colorado Democrats and election officials from across the political spectrum have told Polis that commuting Peters' sentence would amount to a capitulation to Trump.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 15 May 2026
The end goal is to make aerial commuting a day-to-day reality for ordinary people, saving them from endless traffic jams and train delays.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Wieder is currently commuting between Vienna, Munich, Los Angeles, his home in Italy, and a new base in Las Vegas.
—Christine Mortag, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
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
But commuting as passengers in vehicles on short drives, on long walks and on a bike tour was a lovely experience for both of us.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Others choose to live farther away from campus in areas where rent is slightly cheaper, even if that means longer commuting times.
—Camila Bretas, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
For more than a dozen years, Dug was the Chronicle’s transportation writer, reporting on federal, state and local highway, transit, rail and public works policy as well as the culture of commuting in Houston.
—Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
This initiative would help offset the cost of commuting to and from work.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuting
Noun
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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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This can look like letting your grass grow a little longer, swapping out non-native ornamentals for native plants, and keeping gardens as organic as possible.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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Sneakers in the airport keep things practical and save suitcase space, but swapping into sandals instantly elevates the outfit.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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After striking a plea deal, Sneed received a sentence of life in prison without parole, while Glossip was sentenced to death.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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On May 7, Ukiah police and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation contacted Purtill near his home and arrested him on suspicion of violating the conditions of his parole.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Co-stars Adèle Exarchopoulos, Sara Giraudeau and Mathilde Roehrich could be seen exchanging hugs and the plaudits continued.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a broadcast camera showed his Dodgers teammates Emmet Sheehan, Justin Wrobleski and Tommy Edman exchanging glances and trying to stifle laughter at their catcher’s reaction.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Today’s wedge sandals feel markedly sleeker, trading bulk for minimalist lines, sculptural heels and refined proportions that elevate the once-divisive shoe into something far more polished.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
17 May 2026
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The chipmaker is trading near all-time highs, with its market cap drawing near $6 trillion — a level no company has ever reached before.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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On most bikes, changing classes requires a trip to a phone application or diving through menus that require you to pull over.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Artificial intelligence seeping into classrooms and industries, junior roles becoming more competitive and the rising cost of a diploma are changing the equation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The problem of companies substituting hemp for marijuana dates to 2018, when Congress legalized hemp, a close cousin of marijuana that has only trace amounts of THC, the psychoactive compound that makes people high.—
Christopher Osher,
ProPublica,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant also has vegan versions of many of its most popular menu items, substituting meat for falafel and its aioli and tzatziki sauces with lemon-herb tahini dressing.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Chapter 10 expands upon that idea by adding an extra whiskey and switching up the ages.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Alba has long been open about her love of high-intensity workouts and switching up her fitness routines to stay motivated.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Commuting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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