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
Casual Weekend Look My weekends are often spent running errands, walking my dog, and meeting up with friends for coffee or brunch.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
No kids, no spouses, no traffic noise, no sirens, no errands, no mail.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Survivors described scheduling essential errands early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak temperatures.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Until relatively recently, many of the items that comprise these ornate costumes were the everyday clothes of townswomen, worn to attend mass or run errands.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
The cork footbeds on these suede toe-ring sandals gives them a moderate amount of arch support to keep your feet comfortable while sightseeing in a new city or running errands at home.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
New listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers willing to take odd jobs and run errands, show offers of up to $100 for anyone willing to wait hours in advance at the parade to hold a spot for their clients.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
In a rare interview, the 30-year-old is speaking over video call while taking a break from running errands.
—Jordan Bassett, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
No kids, no spouses, no traffic noise, no sirens, no errands, no mail.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Survivors described scheduling essential errands early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid peak temperatures.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Until relatively recently, many of the items that comprise these ornate costumes were the everyday clothes of townswomen, worn to attend mass or run errands.
—Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
The cork footbeds on these suede toe-ring sandals gives them a moderate amount of arch support to keep your feet comfortable while sightseeing in a new city or running errands at home.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
New listings on Airtasker, an app that connects users with gig workers willing to take odd jobs and run errands, show offers of up to $100 for anyone willing to wait hours in advance at the parade to hold a spot for their clients.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
In a rare interview, the 30-year-old is speaking over video call while taking a break from running errands.
—Jordan Bassett, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Ridetop is another ideal house—and often booked for corporate group trips, small meetings, and family reunions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In April, American Airlines tightened restrictions on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Airlines typically buy fuel in advance, adjust their schedules gradually and price tickets based heavily on demand, meaning lower oil and jet fuel prices can take weeks or months to get factored into the cost of commercial flights.—
Mae Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Some excursions are not wheelchair friendly—check relevant excursion websites for more information and communicate any specific needs with Great Journeys New Zealand's team ahead of time for the best experience.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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The resort can arrange land and sea excursions to Pigeon Island, Castries, the Pitons and the island’s volcano as well as scuba diving, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling, horseback riding and zip-lining.—
Sandra Guzmán,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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