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
  • Later, during a briefing from Zelia Baugh, executive vice-president of behavior health at John Peter Smith Hospital, a commotion could be heard in the lobby outside the court.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Gregory hears the commotion and tries to keep the Philly girls from pouncing.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Keep their necessities together, in a spot where they can be reached in a hurry.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Grant gets off the ball in a hurry and finds a healthy balance between playing laterally and downhill.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • The erroneous emergency alert caused a stir in all parts of Los Angeles.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Concerns over beachgoers reserving spaces with the use of portable cabanas are causing a stir in Australia.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of stir
Noun
  • But there is no big fuss made for them, no extra support, just a gaggle of siblings walking out into a cold, stark parking lot to feel what must be every emotion imaginable, but certainly relief, heartbreak, and anger.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The last time Donald Trump was president, Republican lawmakers eliminated 15 rules with little fuss and not much publicity.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • Having a space that is clear of clutter and with fewer stimuli creates feelings of calm and concentration.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Savvy forwards can take advantage of the clutter and get away with bending the rules, too.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of clutter
Noun
  • Adding to the turmoil, Trudeau announced earlier this week his intention to step down as prime minister, further complicating Canada's position in the face of U.S. pressure.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Shin Yul, a Myongji University professor who has followed the political turmoil, said police had lots of experience with the tactical operations that were likely being considered.
    Jack Kim and Ju-min Park, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of turmoil
Noun
  • Promoter Harold Conrad, who was present, said Clay kept making fun of Liston’s bad luck.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of fun
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