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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
Plus, save on stretchy leggings and wide-leg lounge pants, which are both great for traveling, lounging, and running errands.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Fall is full of holiday events, busy errands, and our personal favorite, cozy lounging.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
In June, all the way across the pond, Kendall Jenner stuffed a pair of blue mid-rise jeans into light brown cowboy boots while running errands in Los Angeles.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
The open lapel neckline and double front pockets add style and functionality to this coatigan, which can be worn over T-shirts, blouses, jeans, and dress pants for days in the office, dinners out, or weekends spent running errands around town.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Jusavie Tote Bag A seasonal bag refresh is always in order, and this tote is roomy enough for work, errands, or weekend trips.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
People are sorting into bubbles not just at work or online, but also while running errands or grabbing dinner.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The inflated silhouette is a Luar signature, one that Lopez often dons on regular days running errands around town.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
After running errands for Jeremiah and Belly’s upcoming nuptials, Conrad and Belly see a roadside peach cart and pull over for a snack.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Fall is full of holiday events, busy errands, and our personal favorite, cozy lounging.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
In June, all the way across the pond, Kendall Jenner stuffed a pair of blue mid-rise jeans into light brown cowboy boots while running errands in Los Angeles.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
The open lapel neckline and double front pockets add style and functionality to this coatigan, which can be worn over T-shirts, blouses, jeans, and dress pants for days in the office, dinners out, or weekends spent running errands around town.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Jusavie Tote Bag A seasonal bag refresh is always in order, and this tote is roomy enough for work, errands, or weekend trips.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
People are sorting into bubbles not just at work or online, but also while running errands or grabbing dinner.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The inflated silhouette is a Luar signature, one that Lopez often dons on regular days running errands around town.
—Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
After running errands for Jeremiah and Belly’s upcoming nuptials, Conrad and Belly see a roadside peach cart and pull over for a snack.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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The city analyzed truck traffic generators in southwest Detroit, identified travel patterns and paid particular attention to the Livernois Junction Intermodal terminal, which accounts for more than 1,200 truck trips per day.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From Monday, September 29, through Friday, October 3, all civilian drone flights are prohibited in Danish airspace in connection with the EU summit.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The flights and the visas and the stage advancing, none of it was done.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For over a decade, Donovan Taylor has been sharing his love for the 10 neighborhoods in Louisville’s West End by starting tours.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Goodall’s speaking tours brought her to Miami on many occasions, including an April 2023 lecture at Florida International University’s Ocean Bank Convocation Center and, a decade earlier, to the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center (now Watsco Center) in April 2013.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Docked for the day, guests can stroll white-sand beaches, swim with sea life, book excursions, and explore private islands with waterparks and activities.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The prices include all excursions, meals, and drinks.—
Jeri Clausing,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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