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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
It can be worn more casually for errands or a quick lunch out, but can just as easily be dressed up for evening out thanks to its luxe suede material.
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Megan Schaltegger, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Maybe someone is heading to a shift near downtown, running errands along Loop 820, or carrying groceries up apartment stairs.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
These cozy pants are a comfy option for traveling, running errands, or channel surfing on your couch.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, car ownership is often necessary for commuting to work, taking children to school, running errands, and more.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
The fabric drapes for a put-together look equally suitable for lounging on a couch, sitting on a plane, running errands, or having brunch with friends.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This often leads to limited access to amenities and long car trips for basic errands that ultimately result in higher transportation emissions, especially in low-density neighborhoods.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Mom, in contrast, are in charge of logistics like scheduling appointments and running errands, which can sometimes leave with less time or energy for play.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
During my most recent visit to the area, in 2024, the then-mayor of Nikopol, Yevhen Yevtushenko, told me that its residents usually run errands on rainy days, because enemy drones tend to hunt in fair weather.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Megan Schaltegger, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Maybe someone is heading to a shift near downtown, running errands along Loop 820, or carrying groceries up apartment stairs.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
These cozy pants are a comfy option for traveling, running errands, or channel surfing on your couch.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, car ownership is often necessary for commuting to work, taking children to school, running errands, and more.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
The fabric drapes for a put-together look equally suitable for lounging on a couch, sitting on a plane, running errands, or having brunch with friends.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
This often leads to limited access to amenities and long car trips for basic errands that ultimately result in higher transportation emissions, especially in low-density neighborhoods.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Mom, in contrast, are in charge of logistics like scheduling appointments and running errands, which can sometimes leave with less time or energy for play.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
During my most recent visit to the area, in 2024, the then-mayor of Nikopol, Yevhen Yevtushenko, told me that its residents usually run errands on rainy days, because enemy drones tend to hunt in fair weather.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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The concierge can arrange trips from helicopter flits over the Cape to wine tastings in Franschhoek, as well as art tours, shopping guides and cooking lessons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The candidate diverted funds for personal use, including Las Vegas trips and legal defense against a stalking charge, channeling money through his mother and a friend to conceal the fraud.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The bill would also require military aircraft to use ADS-B to transmit their location in most situations, including during training flights, which the Department of Defense currently opposes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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American Airlines and Alaska Airlines also reported diverted or canceled flights over the weekend.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The concierge can arrange trips from helicopter flits over the Cape to wine tastings in Franschhoek, as well as art tours, shopping guides and cooking lessons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Public offerings range from hikes and wildflower walks to sheep-shearing workshops, lambing tours for families and California Naturalist certification classes.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shimko documented the excursions through videos, from his own solo paddles to the group trips to Catalina.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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