commute
verb (used with object)
to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one.
commutes
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pluralof commute.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof commute (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
commuteverb (used with object)to change (a prison sentence or other penalty) to a less severe one.
Example Sentences
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Districts that begin classes early in the morning would face similarly large increases in dark commutes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
The areas most prone to dense fog during the morning commutes this week are the Scottish glens, the Central Belt, the Cheshire Plains, the Vale of York and parts of Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
As Sarabia, a native plant advocate, stared at it, he imagined a waystation for monarchs on their commutes across Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Street signs boast of "generations of Egyptian-Chinese friendship flowing like the Nile River", while residents have been warned to plan for substantial traffic delays on their commutes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Full-time jobs, commutes, and children or parents who need care often get in the way.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
