to-do list
Americannoun
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to-do lists
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of to-do list
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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Add solving those problems to Ms. Fujimori’s to-do list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Start your to-do list by getting your paperwork in order: passport, visa, civil records and documents.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Whether you’re chasing dreams, tackling that to-do list, or just enjoying a quiet morning at home, I hope it brings a smile with every sip.”
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
What advice do you have for folks who want to do the journaling but are struggling with adding it to perhaps our perfectionist-created to-do list.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
As I had imagined on that beach in Rabat, my senior year was full of activity, activities that I chose for myself instead of following a never-ending to-do list.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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