as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
commuting foreign currency to domestic
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Recent Examples of commuted
Last January, Biden commuted his sentence to 20 months as part of a series of clemency actions that included multiple other Florida residents.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Milk was almost three decades into a life term on a manslaughter conviction when Noem commuted his sentence in 2023.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Lan’s death sentence was then commuted to life imprisonment.
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Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
In February 2023, Noem commuted Milk’s life sentence for a manslaughter conviction in an October 1993 stabbing death.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Juan Reyes commuted an hour and a half from San Diego to bring his son, Adrian, 13, to watch his favorite team train.
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Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,500 charged or convicted in connection with the riot on his first day back in office last year, including the leaders of far-right street gangs and militias.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Using the pardon power afforded him under the Constitution, President Eisenhower commuted the defendant-petitioner’s sentence from death to life imprisonment, subject to the condition that the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
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Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Polis commuted Peters’ sentence on May 15.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Milk was almost three decades into a life term on a manslaughter conviction when Noem commuted his sentence in 2023.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Lan’s death sentence was then commuted to life imprisonment.
—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
In February 2023, Noem commuted Milk’s life sentence for a manslaughter conviction in an October 1993 stabbing death.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Juan Reyes commuted an hour and a half from San Diego to bring his son, Adrian, 13, to watch his favorite team train.
—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,500 charged or convicted in connection with the riot on his first day back in office last year, including the leaders of far-right street gangs and militias.
—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Using the pardon power afforded him under the Constitution, President Eisenhower commuted the defendant-petitioner’s sentence from death to life imprisonment, subject to the condition that the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
—
Robert Radick,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Polis commuted Peters’ sentence on May 15.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commuted
Verb
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Hitler’s picture was exchanged for a painting of Alexander Hamilton, the father of the Coast Guard.
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The bulk of the messages were exchanged between 2001-2004, before Epstein first faced criminal charges in Florida in 2006.
Verb
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For one month in April 2026, Louise Cottar, founder of Cottar’s Safaris in Kenya and Andrew Dixon, co-founder of Cempedak Private Island and Nikoi Private Island in Indonesia, swapped roles.
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Previously, another wrist joint was replaced and both of the arm's end effectors were swapped out for spares.
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He was traded to Boston in 2014, and in 2016, after being used primarily as a starter for much of his career, he was moved to the bullpen.
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Two-time All-Pro Trent McDuffie was traded to the Los Angeles Rams, while his running mate, cornerback Jaylen Watson, joined him there in free agency.
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Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
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France coach Didier Deschamps bowed when his star came to the bench after he was substituted in the 85th minute.
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On top of that, ESPN announcers said the humidity changed the consistency of the buns.
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The composition of the bar changed dramatically as many Loyalist lawyers departed, others were jailed and younger lawyers assumed responsibilities previously held by members of the colonial establishment.
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“Commuted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commuted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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