to-do list
noun
a list of things that one wants to get done or that need to get done.
to-do lists
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pluralof to-do list.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There's a bravery award in her name on the wall, and a peek in her diary reveals a series of appointments, meetings and to-do lists.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Going to the post office or grocery store gives them the opportunity to unload while also allowing you both to cross something off your to-do lists.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026
Beyond the day's dominant story, actors in the telecoms sector are looking ahead to a year with packed to-do lists, from network improvements to the growing capability of generative artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
The hardware is flimsy, but the summaries and automatic to-do lists have been surprisingly useful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
As Sasha and Malia grew, I found that the pace only quickened and the to-do lists only got longer, leaving me operating in what felt like a never-ending state of overdrive.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
