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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
Pair it with high-rise trousers for work, white jeans for vacation, or linen shorts for errands.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
There are drives that feel like errands.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Those headed out the door for their morning commute and errands Thursday will likely run into dense fog that has settled over much of the Kansas City region, dropping visibility to a quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Higher gas prices mean Americans will spend more to get to work, run errands and take vacations.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The switch surprised and frustrated residents who stopped to vote during their work dayor between errands only to be redirected elsewhere — an outcome predicted by county officials and voting rights activists who feared the GOP’s arrangement would disenfranchise voters.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
After a modest demurral, Angela left to run errands.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Holme’s look transitions effortlessly from the office to lunch to weekend errands.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
There are drives that feel like errands.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Those headed out the door for their morning commute and errands Thursday will likely run into dense fog that has settled over much of the Kansas City region, dropping visibility to a quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Higher gas prices mean Americans will spend more to get to work, run errands and take vacations.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The switch surprised and frustrated residents who stopped to vote during their work dayor between errands only to be redirected elsewhere — an outcome predicted by county officials and voting rights activists who feared the GOP’s arrangement would disenfranchise voters.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
After a modest demurral, Angela left to run errands.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Holme’s look transitions effortlessly from the office to lunch to weekend errands.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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The house retains its crown molding and tin ceilings, now layered with eclectic pieces sourced by the owners on vintage hunting trips to Palm Springs and Chicago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Previous trips were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prices of flights between Asia and Europe have shot up as a result of the closures, Reuters reports.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Qatar Airways said on Wednesday its flights will remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of the country's airspace.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,Victor Loh,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jackson supported a mentoring program from her home state of Arkansas in which high school students participate in annual college tours.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Virtual and augmented reality tours — powered by AI — let buyers walk through homes from anywhere in the world.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Playful times with kids, the arts, sports and opportunities for vacations or fun excursions are all excellent choices!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many travelers are embracing the trend simply by participating in recreational races, hiking adventures, or active excursions while on vacation.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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