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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
The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
My top picks of the versatile bottoms can be worn from the airplane to running errands to hot yoga, and the best part?
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly two weeks later, they were pictured again running errands with their family dog and Abby's husband, Josh Bowling, as seen in photos first published by TMZ.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He’s taken in by a powerful crime lord and put to work running errands, although he’s soon propelled into a life of violence.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Just as Cowboy fans were coming home from work or running errands, they were greeted by a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter announcing the Parsons trade.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Daily trips, errands, and commutes are filled with unseen dangers, and many expecting mothers remain unaware that the simplest protective measure, the seatbelt, could pose risks if worn incorrectly.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The store, expected to open in 2026, will serve people around Haslet, Avondale and southeast Wise County who had to drive miles for shopping and other errands.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
My top picks of the versatile bottoms can be worn from the airplane to running errands to hot yoga, and the best part?
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly two weeks later, they were pictured again running errands with their family dog and Abby's husband, Josh Bowling, as seen in photos first published by TMZ.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
He’s taken in by a powerful crime lord and put to work running errands, although he’s soon propelled into a life of violence.
—Joshua Lamb, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Just as Cowboy fans were coming home from work or running errands, they were greeted by a tweet from ESPN’s Adam Schefter announcing the Parsons trade.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Daily trips, errands, and commutes are filled with unseen dangers, and many expecting mothers remain unaware that the simplest protective measure, the seatbelt, could pose risks if worn incorrectly.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The store, expected to open in 2026, will serve people around Haslet, Avondale and southeast Wise County who had to drive miles for shopping and other errands.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Attorney Michael Barasch has remained one of the program's fiercest advocates, lobbying in Washington and to lawmakers through dozens of trips to the nation's capital.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wilson built a remarkable football life with those nine straight winning seasons out of the gate, including eight with double-digit victories that earned trips to the playoffs.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bundling of flights, transfers and accommodation opened up foreign travel to less well-off consumers who previously could only holiday at home.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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All flights from Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport scheduled for Tuesday were canceled.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Street food tours through Gwangjang Market echo scenes of communal joy found in the film’s lighter moments.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Zillow owns Follow Up Boss, one of the largest CRMs for real estate professionals, where AI is being used to lighten the load of human real estate agents juggling calls, notes, follow-ups, and property tours.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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