Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for to-do
Noun
  • Play was delayed for several minutes when a spectator needed medical attention after Alcaraz noticed the commotion in the stands.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
  • There followed a small commotion of friendliness—apologies, laughter—after which we were led to our seats and sent a free passion-fruit donut.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
  • All three sectors know that as the Trump administration considers further policy, and as the administration’s trade talks with China progress, things could change in a hurry.
    Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving someone with a gun, according to the department’s initial news release.
    Laura Bauer July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2025
  • According to Bessette, a preliminary investigation found that a disturbance outside involving a group of individuals led to the shooting.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The crane tariffs aren’t the only punitive USTR measures on China causing a stir.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
  • Late in the fourth quarter, Reese's actions caused a stir.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • But there was little cause for celebration at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after Luis Enrique’s men swatted away Lionel Messi and his teammates with minimum fuss.
    Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Salmon is an increasingly popular fish that’s easy to prepare at home with minimal fuss.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • This versatile spinning organizer saves time, reduces clutter, and has become a go-to favorite in one mom’s home, proving its worth all school year long.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
  • Several travelers suggested hanging it in your shower to eliminate clutter in the cabin.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • The turmoil points to a clash on competing visions over how to run the economy.
    Brit Morse, Fortune, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Matthews Independence Day Celebration Location: Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St., Matthews, NC 28105 Date: July 3 Time: 5 p.m. Cost: Free Celebrate the Fourth at Stumptown Park with food trucks, beer, live music, kids’ activities and plenty of patriotic fun.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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“To-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to-do. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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