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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
According to Amazon shoppers, the shoe is ideal for a variety of activities, like everyday errands, dog walks, and even long travel days.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
The show featured cast members regularly grabbing customized drinks — particularly from Swig — while socializing, running errands or hanging out.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Combine your errands if that's an option.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, the reliable Old Navy flip-flops are still a go-to for a reason --they're affordable, easy and perfect for everything from pool days to quick errands.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Some useful things to suggest might be rides to and from the doctor’s office, pet or babysitting, house cleaning, meal prepping or grabbing groceries or other household items while running your errands.
—Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Pair it with sleek fashion sneakers and a structured leather bag for a cool-girl running errands look.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
The show featured cast members regularly grabbing customized drinks — particularly from Swig — while socializing, running errands or hanging out.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Combine your errands if that's an option.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
For example, the reliable Old Navy flip-flops are still a go-to for a reason --they're affordable, easy and perfect for everything from pool days to quick errands.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Some useful things to suggest might be rides to and from the doctor’s office, pet or babysitting, house cleaning, meal prepping or grabbing groceries or other household items while running your errands.
—Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
Pair it with sleek fashion sneakers and a structured leather bag for a cool-girl running errands look.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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So the 458 Pro Campervan is ultimately more of a novelty or special use vehicle, good for short camping trips down slow, meandering country roads but downright incompatible with more ambitious RV trips.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sources told Us Weekly that Swift was planning two separate girls’ trips to make sure all her friends can attend her bachelorette party.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fees for long-haul international flights are not affected.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the two countries have taken several steps to normalize relations, including restarting flights and disengaging troops along the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Every staff member plays the role of concierge and can be tapped for advice, insights, and recommendations, including unique and under-the-radar experiences and tours of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The outfit also offers more low-key options like paddleboarding and e-foiling, plus excursions to popular snorkeling spots and the conch mounds.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fantastic, illumined by periodic excursions into surrealism, as when the crew of a mysterious UFO boards a transpacific Kahuna Airlines jet midflight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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