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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
Messenger Mercury conjoins ambitious Mars in your 3rd House of Communication, boosting errands and sibling talks, as well as putting more focus on practical, timely conversations.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Grocery store errands become more efficient, and visits to coffee shops, restaurants, and bars require ascertaining where the nearest bomb shelter lies.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
This two-piece outfit delivers instant coziness, but it can also be dressed up with a few thoughtful pairings; add ballet flats and a jean jacket to run errands in style.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, if errands pile up, try to do them in batches to build up momentum.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Combine errands into one trip, plan efficient routes and avoid high-traffic times of day if possible.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair it with high-rise trousers for work, white jeans for vacation, or linen shorts for errands.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Grocery store errands become more efficient, and visits to coffee shops, restaurants, and bars require ascertaining where the nearest bomb shelter lies.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
This two-piece outfit delivers instant coziness, but it can also be dressed up with a few thoughtful pairings; add ballet flats and a jean jacket to run errands in style.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Ever the dedicated mother, Stacy runs to her adult daughter’s aid, fussing at her for not using a driver for her errands.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Additionally, if errands pile up, try to do them in batches to build up momentum.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Wear them from daytime errands to nighttime hangs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Combine errands into one trip, plan efficient routes and avoid high-traffic times of day if possible.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Pair it with high-rise trousers for work, white jeans for vacation, or linen shorts for errands.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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But that comparison is only valid if exclusively comparing regular unleaded gas and Level 3 fast chargers, which most EV drivers rarely use except for longer trips like this one.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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So your first introduction to San Diego was coming down from San Francisco on work trips?—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since then, the two countries have taken several measures aimed at normalizing relations, including restarting flights and disengagement of troops at the border.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most have direct, short-ish flights from the East Coast, making an 11th-hour spring break trip that much easier to pull off.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These culinary walking tours, which mostly run around 2½ hours, are an amazing way to immerse yourself into the storied, ever-changing and diverse food scene in Las Vegas.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dallas officials arranged tours of up to four potential City Hall sites for a handful of City Council members earlier this year, even though the locations were not disclosed to the broader council and public.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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The journalist says the best excursions with kids in tow are EdVenture Columbia, the South Carolina State Museum, the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and Finlay Park.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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