to do
1 of 2phrase
: necessary to be done
I've done my best and all's to do again.—
A. E. Housman
A. E. Housman
Synonyms of to do
Examples of to do in a Sentence
Noun
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Caminero also will be the 14th player to start back-to-back All-Star games in his age 22 (or younger) season, and the first to do so at third base.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
One of the bright spots for Oklahoma City was rookie guard Bennett Stirtz, whom the Thunder selected with the 16th overall pick in the recent draft — after giving up two second-round picks and making a pick-swap with the Grizzlies to do so.
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Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
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Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Federal prosecutors said Englander and Lee, listed in court filings as Staffer B, were plied with fancy meals, expensive alcohol and other freebies by people seeking to do business with the city.
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Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
In truth, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper didn’t have much to do in the first half, testament to the intensity and organisation of his team’s 4-5-1 defensive shape.
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James Horncastle,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And what better way to do that than by storming a Walmart in Texas and partying until the boys in blue arrive on scene?
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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Phrase
Debate emerged about what to do with a place of such historical and cultural significance, but one that nonetheless will always be susceptible to the Mississippi.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
Caminero also will be the 14th player to start back-to-back All-Star games in his age 22 (or younger) season, and the first to do so at third base.
—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2026
One of the bright spots for Oklahoma City was rookie guard Bennett Stirtz, whom the Thunder selected with the 16th overall pick in the recent draft — after giving up two second-round picks and making a pick-swap with the Grizzlies to do so.
—
Latif Love,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
During a day trip to Lampedusa, a gateway for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings into Europe from Africa, the pope urged European leaders to do more to assist arrivals, which have topped 7,000 this year.
—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Federal prosecutors said Englander and Lee, listed in court filings as Staffer B, were plied with fancy meals, expensive alcohol and other freebies by people seeking to do business with the city.
—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
In truth, Cape Verde’s 40-year-old goalkeeper didn’t have much to do in the first half, testament to the intensity and organisation of his team’s 4-5-1 defensive shape.
—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
And what better way to do that than by storming a Walmart in Texas and partying until the boys in blue arrive on scene?
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
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“To do.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20do. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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