day-to-day
adjective
occurring each day; daily.
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day-to-day
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[dey-tuh-dey]
/ ˈdeɪ təˈdeɪ /
adjective
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occurring each day; daily.
day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.
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concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.
day-to-day
British
adjective
day to day
Idioms
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Also, from day to day.
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Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]
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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 .
Etymology
Origin of day-to-day
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
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Aarthi Swaminathan dug further into the mortgage industry’s day-to-day developments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: This mini bag is lightweight, roomy and versatile for most day-to-day needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"As the daily cost of living has gone up, people need help with more day-to-day things."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Throughout the film, which screens at this year’s New York Film Festival, Abraham interviews 24 different members of Israeli military intelligence about their day-to-day operations, learning the extent of the inhumanity running the show.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
They discuss many topics: the worsening crime on New York City’s streets; the demise of the Mets since their glory seasons in ’69 and ’73; day-to-day matters of the bakery.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
He would frequently adjust his stance, sometimes even from day to day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
As an American, you’re aware, I’m sure, that how we are portrayed in the news and pop culture is not all that accurate compared with how many of us behave day to day.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Everything he uses day to day, he says, has jumped in price since the Covid pandemic.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Researchers say the results indicate that multivitamins may help older adults preserve their ability to function from day to day, potentially through benefits involving cognitive health, circulation, and physical endurance.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
With only a few adults to supervise us, we had to create our own ways of living from day to day.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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