as in trips
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 breathable mesh and memory foam insole keep your feet cushioned, while the slip-resistant sole handles walking, running, or errands.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Also, Google Wallet and Google Maps slide into daily errands without fuss.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
If Maciel goes out to run errands, sometimes Mazikeen tags along in a sling.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Supporters of the four-day week told The Star that no-school Mondays allow their families additional flexibility to spend time together, pursue extracurricular activities and knock out errands.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Ugg Captrail Low Sneaker Tackle long hikes, everyday errands, and everything in between with these Ugg sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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
Also, Google Wallet and Google Maps slide into daily errands without fuss.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
If Maciel goes out to run errands, sometimes Mazikeen tags along in a sling.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Supporters of the four-day week told The Star that no-school Mondays allow their families additional flexibility to spend time together, pursue extracurricular activities and knock out errands.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2025
Ugg Captrail Low Sneaker Tackle long hikes, everyday errands, and everything in between with these Ugg sneakers.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes Travelers have packed these slip-on walking shoes for trips all over the world, from the cobblestone streets of Italy to hiking trails in Portugal.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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By 2021, trips of 28 nights or more had become the fastest-growing category and accounted for roughly 22% of gross nights booked.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the focus is on schedule reductions to regional and domestic mainline flights that do not travel between our hub airports.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company has also launched five suborbital test flights of its Starship megarocket so far this year.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To garrison those vulnerable treasure houses, Britain had to reassign regiments from tours of duty in North America and abandon Philadelphia, the biggest prize the redcoats had taken so far.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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While European fashion capitals convert runway weeks into measurable economic engines—hotels booked, restaurants thriving, city tours sold out—Lagos stages brilliance, then sends everyone home.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nestled on the banks of Lake Ihema is Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an eco-lodge featuring local artisan designs and a variety of safari options, including night drives and boat excursions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But if the shutdown results in a delay or cancellation that your airline attributes to a common carrier issue, your policy could cover incidentals at the airport as well as non-refundable deposits for hotel rooms, excursions and more.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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