day-to-day
adjective
occurring each day; daily.
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day-to-day
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[day-tuh-day]
/ 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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Student enrollment and success: Both can be improved through additional outreach, counseling and efforts to make college more affordable, he said, so that students can “focus on education rather than being overwhelmed with day-to-day survival.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In his new role, Kreiz will be heavily involved in the day-to-day management as well as strategic planning and the integration of the combined businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ellison will stay on as chairman and CEO, focusing on strategy, creative direction and technology, while Kreiz will handle day-to-day operations and the integration of the two businesses, the company said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Saracens announced in January that Venter would be returning to the club as director of rugby and have yet to confirm any change to his day-to-day responsibilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
You could log in and instantly escape the drudgery of your day-to-day life.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Blood sugar control matters, but researchers also want to understand how day to day diabetes management affects mood, energy, sleep, stress, and the ability to participate in normal activities.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
To help embed him in L.A.’s dining culture and lead the kitchen day to day, he hired Wally’s and Patina alum Ryan Kluver.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
A big part of his team’s day to day is talking with producers, traders, buyers and government agencies to understand where they see the opportunity for DSI to add value.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Ian Driver, who runs Veterans Response and has been supporting Murray with food parcels, said the situation was "just wrong", with the veteran "surviving day to day".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Maniac drifted from hour to hour, day to day, alone with his memories, a stunned and solitary wanderer.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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