to-do

noun

tə-ˈdü How to pronounce to-do (audio)
Definition of to-donext
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity there was such a to-do when the mice got loose from the science room that I thought the principal was going to close the school

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for to-do
  1. commotion
  2. hurry
  3. disturbance
  4. stir
  5. fuss
  6. clutter
  7. turmoil
  8. fun
Noun
  • For all the commotion around Arsenal’s set-plays, it’s been forgotten that Everton are actually pretty good at them too.
    Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Trading Range for the 10-Year Treasury Yield For all the recent commotion, the 10-year Treasury yield bounces between 3.3% and 5%, with an even narrower 3.6% to 4.7% range recently.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • On a recent night, the Syrian American activist is in a hurry to get on the road.
    Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • That salary could triple in a hurry once the pitcher becomes eligible for arbitration.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • The Norwalk Combined Dispatch & Communication Center received a call of a disturbance at the residence on Adams Avenue around 7:04 p.m. on Monday, according to the Norwalk Police Department.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 25 Dec. 2024
  • There may also be some geomagnetic disturbance — possibly triggering aurora — on Dec. 24.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of stir
Noun
  • The accompanying dispenser easily slices through tape to create clean lines without fuss, and a high volume of positive shopper ratings have earned this tape an impressive 4.3-star rating.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • One other final point is that a lot of fuss was made over the female protagonists in Witch from Mercury.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • Closet bins and drawer separators Placing like-items in matching bins and creating compartments in drawers with dividers can help to cut down on visual clutter and achieve a cohesive look.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid clutter or overly creative designs, as these can detract from your content.
    Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of clutter
Noun
  • South Korea has recently experienced a period of political turmoil.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The new proposal is reported to include government funding through March as well as disaster relief and farm assistance after days of turmoil on Capitol Hill.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • Some familiar faces joined in for the holiday fun during the annual tour, too.
    Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Expect live music and dance performances, Puerto Rican and Latin-American food, a kids' fun zone, cultural exhibits and more.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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