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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Jones added that several teammates had suffered concussions which "affected their day-to-day lives", with one unable to return to rugby for about six months because of ongoing symptoms.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
In the indictment, prosecutors portrayed Bolton as driven by his eagerness to memorialize his day-to-day life in Trump’s first term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
Our own day-to-day survival may no longer depend on our ability to sing, but our ancient ancestors were on to something that applies to modern lives, too.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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