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
She participated in shootaround Tuesday even after being ruled out, and head coach Lynne Roberts said she was day-to-day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“We have long sought to look through the noise of day-to-day headlines,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
This is no work of literature, like Pepys’ diary, but a much more telegraphic record of day-to-day facts.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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