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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
This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.
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Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
When someone is off island or unwell, others have to fill in, whether that means covering shifts, running errands or slaughtering a cow.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In search of a versatile clog that doubles as a spring slip-on shoe for errands?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
In Big Mistakes, Levy and Taylor Ortega play siblings who shoplift a necklace from a jewelry store to give to their grandmother on her deathbed, only to be blackmailed by the mobsters that run the place into a series of increasingly stupid and dangerous errands.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Search for a walkable path to your daily errands.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Other cargo accessories include an oversized rear rack basket for carrying serious cargo and twin panniers for commuting, errands, and travel.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
For weekend errands Repurpose your go-to work shirt for the weekend by layering it under an oversized tee.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
When someone is off island or unwell, others have to fill in, whether that means covering shifts, running errands or slaughtering a cow.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In search of a versatile clog that doubles as a spring slip-on shoe for errands?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
In Big Mistakes, Levy and Taylor Ortega play siblings who shoplift a necklace from a jewelry store to give to their grandmother on her deathbed, only to be blackmailed by the mobsters that run the place into a series of increasingly stupid and dangerous errands.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
My mom is constantly running errands, so donning a lightweight, comfortable layer just makes sense.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Search for a walkable path to your daily errands.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
Other cargo accessories include an oversized rear rack basket for carrying serious cargo and twin panniers for commuting, errands, and travel.
—Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
For weekend errands Repurpose your go-to work shirt for the weekend by layering it under an oversized tee.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Chief among them are the many boat trips from neighboring Cabo San Lucas (a 35-minute drive away) particularly during whale-watching season, which runs from December to April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rabbis had asked several members who’d made trips there to talk about their experiences while standing on the bimah, before the Acheinu prayer was read.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The airport in Montego Bay handles the vast majority of flights to the island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Air travelers are paying the price of the shutdown with unpredictable, snaking TSA lines at airports across the country, jeopardizing their chances to pass through security on time for their flights.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the hotel offers plenty of experiences to get to know the area, from countryside tours in a vintage VW convertible to blessing ceremonies at one of Ubud’s oldest sacred sites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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This is where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed — the actual room is open to tours.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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