commute
verb (used with object)
to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one.
are commuting
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present progressiveof commute.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Federal workers and contractors will be tightening their wallets as they go without pay, and fewer people are commuting from the suburbs, leaving D.C.’s hospitality industry in a squeeze.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2025
“We’ve got some people that are commuting, some that are going out to the beach on the weekend across town, obviously there’s a vibrant nightlife.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
Having a change of clothes or something to freshen up and wear is very helpful, especially if you are commuting in the warmer months.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 2, 2022
Schools are open; workers are commuting to offices; sports stadium are packed on weekends.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2021
Whether they are commuting to work, walking the dog or doing some cooking, young people are increasingly turning to podcasts to keep them company.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2018
