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adjective

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as in compensatory

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commuting

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noun

as in commutation

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commuting

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verb

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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  1. commutation
  2. swapping
  3. parole
  4. exchanging
  5. changing
  6. switching
Noun
  • Listen to this article Hundreds of requests for pardons and clemency petitions for federal convictions are filed each year, but usually just a few result in a presidential pardon or commutation of sentence.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The commutations were meant to stop President-elect Donald Trump from restarting executions, which were halted during the Biden administration.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of commutation
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
Definition of swapping
Noun
  • In 1996, three years after their first trial ended in a deadlock, the siblings were convicted of the first-degree murders and subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • That means there are no penalties or conditions imposed on Trump, such as prison time or parole.
    Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of parole
Verb
  • The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of exchanging
Verb
  • With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of changing
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
Definition of switching
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