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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
Wear them with your favorite crewneck sweatshirt and supportive sneakers for a long flight, or pair them with an oversized sweater to run errands.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The skyway-level business ecosystem that emerged during the 1980s was one of lunch counters and copy shops and services like shoe-shiners, tailors, barbers, jewelers and others looking to be convenient errands, not weekend shopping destinations.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Hannah keeps a mini fridge by her bed, and an insulated travel bag on hand, to minimize how much treatment interferes with her sleep, running errands or socializing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
They can be hidden in plain sight on busy routes where cars are rushing to or from work or errands.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail a letter, visit their bank or those who have business at the BMV might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who served in the United States military.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Bella Hadid and Julia Fox have been running errands in their underpants.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The skyway-level business ecosystem that emerged during the 1980s was one of lunch counters and copy shops and services like shoe-shiners, tailors, barbers, jewelers and others looking to be convenient errands, not weekend shopping destinations.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Hannah keeps a mini fridge by her bed, and an insulated travel bag on hand, to minimize how much treatment interferes with her sleep, running errands or socializing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
They can be hidden in plain sight on busy routes where cars are rushing to or from work or errands.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Kentuckians who need to mail a letter or visit their bank might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who have served in the United States military.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
Hoosiers who need to mail a letter, visit their bank or those who have business at the BMV might want to run their errands ahead of Veterans Day, which honors the women and men who served in the United States military.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Nov. 2025
Bella Hadid and Julia Fox have been running errands in their underpants.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Another three-point play by Bead, who finished with 20 points, left Bryant with a 70-61 lead, only to see Jonesboro score on two consecutive trips to get closer.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Future updates may introduce visible hit points and on-screen scoring, turning group flights into structured air-battle experiences.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hundreds of flights were delayed at Denver International Airport on Thursday as a winter storm brought snow and icy temperatures to the Front Range and federal officials ordered a ground delay because of staffing issues.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Since most large-scale tours don’t begin until late spring or summer, now is an ideal time to see artists who might not have household-name recognition.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Riesenberg, who is an owner at Backcountry Snowmobiling in Park City, Utah, said customers have been canceling their tours due to a lack of snow.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The concierge team can make anything a reality from a private day trip with a gourmet picnic to visiting Hot Springs Cove via boat or floatplane, to bear-watching excursions with local outfitter James Whaling Station.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The headline addition is a Rhône River cruise through southern France, marking a fresh European waterway experience that blends scenic sailing with Disney-exclusive shore excursions.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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