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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You're finally about to head off on a well-earned break, but there's one more task to tick off your to-do list: composing an out-of-office reply.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
It isn’t clear how much the U.S. deployed to boost the yen, though Bessent was photographed Friday with a to-do list that included buying $5 billion to $10 billion of yen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 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
"I'm putting it on my to-do list as we speak."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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