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
Other cargo accessories include an oversized rear rack basket for carrying serious cargo and twin panniers for commuting, errands, and travel.
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Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
For weekend errands Repurpose your go-to work shirt for the weekend by layering it under an oversized tee.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Reese took Prince with him to run errands, like grocery shopping.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Remote workers are running errands and exercising.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Thexton said his wife was out running errands and was rear-ended in traffic by the 94-year-old driver.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The pieces are super versatile, with most options suitable for the office and weekend errands.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
Workweeks, errands, and responsibilities can make life feel repetitive.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Drivers headed out on their morning commutes and those running errands are urged to use caution and watch for black ice.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
For weekend errands Repurpose your go-to work shirt for the weekend by layering it under an oversized tee.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
And, of course, Reese took Prince with him to run errands, like grocery shopping.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Remote workers are running errands and exercising.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Thexton said his wife was out running errands and was rear-ended in traffic by the 94-year-old driver.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The pieces are super versatile, with most options suitable for the office and weekend errands.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Mar. 2026
Workweeks, errands, and responsibilities can make life feel repetitive.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Drivers headed out on their morning commutes and those running errands are urged to use caution and watch for black ice.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The State Department also warned travelers to prepare for potential disruptions, including periodic airspace closures that could affect international flights.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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With air defenses proving to be largely effective and commercial flights returning, the lack of in-person education is starting to look like an outlier.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Campers take excursions to places such as Discovery Cube Orange County, Knott’s Berry Farm, Big Air USA and Raging Waters.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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There are also multi-day excursions that allow tourists to get a closer look into the local culture and daily life in the fishing villages.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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