Synonyms

to-do

American

[tuh-doo] / təˈdu /

noun

Informal.

plural

to-dos

bustle; fuss.

They made a great to-do over the dinner.

to-do British

/ təˈduː /

noun

a commotion, fuss, or quarrel

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Related Words

See ado.

Etymology

Origin of to-do

before 900; Middle English, Old English; noun use of infinitive phrase; to, do ¹, ado

Example Sentences

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Beyond the day's dominant story, actors in the telecoms sector are looking ahead to a year with packed to-do lists, from network improvements to the growing capability of generative artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

If you are planning on spring cleaning soon, put trust reviews on your to-do list.

From Barron's

He jerked out his old red handkerchief and made a big to-do about blowing his nose.

From Literature

German businesses have given Merz a to-do list on his trip.

From Barron's

Nonetheless, it’s still near the top of the crown prince’s to-do list.

From The Wall Street Journal

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