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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
Plus, the sporty design goes well with jeans and a T-shirt for running errands, or with joggers for a comfy tank top for a put-together morning walk outfit.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Gavin Hinkley and his fiancée were running errands in September for their wedding, which was weeks away, when a Riverside County sheriff’s patrol vehicle barreled toward them at 100 mph, running through a red light and colliding with the driver’s side of their car.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Auntie Sheila had arranged for Eileen to be sent to work as a domestic for a local farmer who had a gaggle of children and endless errands to be done.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Tasks, errands, or responsibilities may compete with your need to rest or reset.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Many jelly tote bags are waterproof, easy to clean and ideal for everything from beach days to errands.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Ideal for everyday errands, travel days, dog walks, and concerts, Quince’s elevated sling bag is an essential on-the-go accessory.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
These pants can take you from the airport to the office to errands without a fuss—which is exactly what spontaneous NYC living is like.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Customers who testified before the North Carolina Utilities Commission described already rationing heat, keeping lights off, combining errands to save gas and watching paychecks disappear under the weight of groceries, prescriptions and utility bills.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Gavin Hinkley and his fiancée were running errands in September for their wedding, which was weeks away, when a Riverside County sheriff’s patrol vehicle barreled toward them at 100 mph, running through a red light and colliding with the driver’s side of their car.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Auntie Sheila had arranged for Eileen to be sent to work as a domestic for a local farmer who had a gaggle of children and endless errands to be done.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Tasks, errands, or responsibilities may compete with your need to rest or reset.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Many jelly tote bags are waterproof, easy to clean and ideal for everything from beach days to errands.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 May 2026
Ideal for everyday errands, travel days, dog walks, and concerts, Quince’s elevated sling bag is an essential on-the-go accessory.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
These pants can take you from the airport to the office to errands without a fuss—which is exactly what spontaneous NYC living is like.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Customers who testified before the North Carolina Utilities Commission described already rationing heat, keeping lights off, combining errands to save gas and watching paychecks disappear under the weight of groceries, prescriptions and utility bills.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
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The former field hockey player, 34, invited former Disney actress Brenda Song, 38, onto her podcast, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, on Thursday, April 30, where the pair discussed trips to Disney World and Disneyland.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Events such as baseball clinics, movie and bowling nights, trips to minor-league games, meet-and-greets.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Today guests come not from Rome as the Cité’s founders did, but from across France, northern Spain (the border is just two hours away), England (there are direct Ryanair flights to Carcassonne’s small airport), as well as the US.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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The soldiers trained on both the Bumblebee V1, a small, first-person-view drone that has seen thousands of combat flights in Ukraine, and the newer Bumblebee V2, which has automatic target recognition specifically meant to counter other drones and which has not been deployed yet.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The concierge can arrange seamless transfers via car and boat, organize walking tours and boat tours of the island, and make reservations at exclusive restaurants and beach clubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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As Sheriff, the Board of Supervisors will be provided with in-person tours of the facilities to see firsthand the conditions inside our current jails.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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The Dewberry partners with bespoke chartering club Barton & Gray, so when weather permits, hotel guests can reserve an outing aboard a classic Hinckley Talaria boat, fully captained for custom, catered excursions to remote beaches and intercoastal waterways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Guests can explore ports independently, join optional excursions or stay onboard for the scenery.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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