occurring each day; daily.
day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.
concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.
Also, from day to day.
Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]
live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
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"It's... given me the opportunity to expand my soft skills and communication in a way that the day-to-day work doesn't always provide."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“The day-to-day in the U.S. is a grind, we’re not enjoying life,” she said, “We want to enjoy life more.”
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The company has previously said it expects subscriber trends to improve later in the year, but notes that this impairment charge won’t affect day-to-day operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
These coalitions play a central part not only during overt struggles for the alpha position, but in almost all day-to-day activities.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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