Yes, I have the 20x1.75 (47-406). I run them at 50 psi (F) and 60 psi (R), and don't find them uncomfortable. I weigh about 220 with my backpack.
I don't worry as much about comfort on my commute, though I have done a couple century rides on this bike and lived to tell about it.
My Verge is from 2013, and I think Tern has moved to wider tires since then. You could try keeping your wider, softer tires and just use a tire liner.