errands

noun

plural of errand
as in trips
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something He was sent out on an urgent errand.

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Recent Examples of errands The low-profile design is not nearly as unwieldy as a traditional ruck, so women on-the-go can build muscle while running errands. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Running errands and a real estate con What follows comes from the referee’s report and the probable cause affidavits after Morin and Corcoran’s arrests. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 But Jenner proved that easy-to-wear shoes aren’t just for running errands. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 11 Oct. 2026 Muse can do all sorts of errands like a personal assistant, including shopping and buying. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House, drawing attention to routines, errands, wellness, and the little systems that keep your life moving. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Even during the Holocaust, Henrietta said her mother would run errands for people in the ghetto, risking the Germans seeing her. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 With a breakfast or coffee date, needing to leave for work or run errands are both easy exit points. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
  1. trips
  2. flights
  3. tours
  4. excursions
Noun
  • The songs on Purdy also have the tone of journal entries, detailing haggard trips to the grocery store, daydreams about his young daughters’ glamorous adult lives, and observations about the banality of oppression.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Organizers say there are several ways people can help, including making donations, participating in raffles for trips to Ireland, attending local cultural events, or becoming legacy donors.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 19,000 miles on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a significant altitude change in Peru.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Air France-KLM has suspended flights to Riyadh until 31 October and Delta Air Lines has delayed planned services from Atlanta to Riyadh, initially due to start on October 23, until March 2027.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of flights
Noun
  • Ortega’s look becomes the latest to join the batch of celebrities who nabbed pieces from the spring 2027 runway and brought them onto their promotional tours and red carpets over the last few weeks.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Wine Lounge offers a taste of both the wines and olive oils that are made on-site, with winery tours available for those who want to go a bit deeper into the inner workings of the wine-making process.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • For a bit of an over-the-top perk, the concierge is able to arrange helicopter services to NASA through its rooftop helipad, as well as myriad other special excursions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of excursions

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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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