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 Then, at the end of the day, Bomgren makes a point to do active errands around the house before her kids get home. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 2026 If worries get louder when things finally go still, don’t fill the silence with errands. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Perfect for travel, running errands, and everything in between, score these wide-leg bottoms from Skrtimory, and pajama-soft Wantschun pick. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Children leaving practices and after-school activities could have more light, as would people walking from transit stops, running errands, exercising or cycling home. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Using lightweight technical yarns and relaxed silhouettes, the pieces are intended to be quick-drying and adaptable enough to work from everyday errands to formal events, in line with Silberstein’s overall ethos. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Aerie’s loungewear has surprised my mom with its pillowy soft material that looks polished enough to run errands in. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Perfect for lounging at home, running errands, or heading to yoga class, they’re designed with a weightless feel and a loose fit that lets the airflow in on warm days. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 For everyday wear, a linen short and linen shirt combo is the perfect set for lounging at home or running errands. — ABC News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
  1. trips
  2. flights
  3. tours
  4. excursions
Noun
  • The defense argued the cellular data is not an exact science, and that regardless, there’s no proof d4vd was the one who actually made the trips.
    — Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Who compiled the 100-page list of items to pass through customs on international trips?
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • None of the hundreds of people on board the two flights were injured, but the FAA is investigating.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • This new system lets companies and government agencies test aerospace technologies during sustained Mach 2+ flights.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of flights
Noun
  • Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Wrexham will also stay in Florida for longer than is usual on these tours to take advantage of the excellent training facilities, only flying up to New York the day before the Liverpool match.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • Tharp estimates that Seman guided thousands of people on excursions on the Indiana Dunes trails.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • The property also organizes myriad excursions, including a hike along the lofty clifftop Path of the Gods, a tour of a traditional lemon farm, a boat tour to Capri and Amalfi, and a helicopter tour.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of excursions

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