as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity
there was such a to-do when the mice got loose from the science room that I thought the principal was going to close the school
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Recent Examples of to-dos
There are likely a million different to-dos running through your mind, from researching neighborhoods and clearing out your basement to getting preapproved for a mortgage and finding a realtor to work with.
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
For many people, carving out time to slow down can feel like another obligation in a schedule filled with to-dos.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
If a household deep-clean is on your list of 2026 to-dos, then a quality vacuum cleaner is a must.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
That's a pretty significant list of to-dos that need doing and estimates that need finalizing, and some of the specs may ultimately get cut or altered before CTT is ready for production.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Prior to jumping into the nitty-gritty, start with a list of daily to-dos.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
But with Nebraska, Northwestern, Iowa, Oregon and UCLA left on the schedule, there are only to-dos and no what-ifs.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Dozens of valid to-dos went undone.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The first few weeks in a new home are exciting, overwhelming and full of important to-dos that can easily get lost in the shuffle of boxes and bubble wrap.
—Allison Palmer
august 4, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026
For many people, carving out time to slow down can feel like another obligation in a schedule filled with to-dos.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
If a household deep-clean is on your list of 2026 to-dos, then a quality vacuum cleaner is a must.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
That's a pretty significant list of to-dos that need doing and estimates that need finalizing, and some of the specs may ultimately get cut or altered before CTT is ready for production.
—New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
Prior to jumping into the nitty-gritty, start with a list of daily to-dos.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
But with Nebraska, Northwestern, Iowa, Oregon and UCLA left on the schedule, there are only to-dos and no what-ifs.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Dozens of valid to-dos went undone.
—Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The first few weeks in a new home are exciting, overwhelming and full of important to-dos that can easily get lost in the shuffle of boxes and bubble wrap.
—Allison Palmer
august 4, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for to-dos
Noun
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Drinking has been found to increase the risk of many cancers, metabolic dysfunction, gut microbiome disturbances and mitochondrial toxins, Hyman said.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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However, these components proved too vulnerable to the extreme conditions, including intense shock waves and aerodynamic disturbances at low altitudes.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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About two couples, connected and dependent on one another, raising their kids alongside each other, facing the same turmoils, the same existential questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mayer and Strong offer a broad pop-history lesson, in which the same tensions and turmoils churn on and on in their terrible cycle throughout the decades; the only thing that’s changed are the aesthetics.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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There will be educational information and fun activities.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The group was made up of 10 rows of horses with four across.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a slider there that changes the volume for the ringtone and alert tones, which adjusts the volume of alarms, incoming call noises and some other notifications.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The beanie mimics sounds in the womb and filters out high-frequency noises that are constant inside a hospital, which research has shown can also be harmful.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Airport workers were digging out of feet-high snow drifts and de-icing equipment after one of the most powerful winter storms in years, which led to the largest cancellation day for air travel since March 2020 on Sunday.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Organizations recommend checking their websites or contacting them directly before donating items, as storage space and immediate needs can change rapidly during winter storms.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, many museums, zoos, and cultural institutions still offer free admission on MLK Day.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is one of 15 zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) that house sloth bears.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But research shows that climate change can make some extreme weather events—including heat waves, heavy rainfall, severe floods, droughts, extreme wildfires, and hurricanes—more intense and more frequent.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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It's recommended that people have an emergency kit on hand for snowstorms, and other natural disasters like hurricanes.—
Katie Landeck,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“To-dos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/to-dos. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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