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
  • 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
  • Being an important man Tommy was always in a hurry.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • The data is normalized, de-duplicated and time-aligned in real time, ensuring that every heart-rate spike or sleep disturbance immediately informs the AI risk models.
    Gil Press, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • The whales are facing a number of threats, including declining quantity and quality of prey, toxic pollution and disturbance from vessel noise, according to the Marine Mammal Commission.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • As with all games, the results caused a stir, and Nic, Elan, Cierra, Chelley, Huda, and Ace were at the heart of the drama.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • The season 36 finale caused quite a stir with fans, but this isn't the first time a core family member bit the dust.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 June 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
  • Get rid of stacks of cardboard boxes, papers, magazine piles, and other paper clutter.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • The bathroom can quickly become a clutter collector with lots of skincare, makeup, and hair products occupying counter space.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.
    David Kudla, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • And there’s all kinds of theatrical fun at Bourbon Steak in Las Vegas.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Her subsequent revenge looks as fun and swift as the most righteous robbery.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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“To-do.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to-do. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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