as in flight
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 errand
Those headed out for their morning commute and errands should find their trips easier going Thursday.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Free service is offered to Jordan residents who are age 55 and up and the program allows riders to do weekly grocery shopping, banking, run errands and pick up supplies.
—Laurie Hartmann, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Style them with a sweater and sneakers while running errands, or take after the actress by dressing them up with a blazer and platform shoes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The Apron Dress comes in a trendy-but-timeless leopard print and has a high neckline, scoop back combo that’s perfect for running errands or hitting the pickleball court.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2025
Free service is offered to Jordan residents who are age 55 and up and the program allows riders to do weekly grocery shopping, banking, run errands and pick up supplies.
—Laurie Hartmann, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Style them with a sweater and sneakers while running errands, or take after the actress by dressing them up with a blazer and platform shoes.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The Apron Dress comes in a trendy-but-timeless leopard print and has a high neckline, scoop back combo that’s perfect for running errands or hitting the pickleball court.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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Airlines have cancelled roughly 700 flights on Wednesday as winter weather moves across the country.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been conducting surveillance flights with drones over Mexico in partnership with the U.S. neighbor to the south, to gather intelligence on cartels and fentanyl laboratories, according to a senior U.S. official.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Whitworth was on a hunting trip in Buffalo, New York, when police executed the warrants.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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Then Stone asked Prieto to join him on a research trip to Africa.—
Stephania Taladrid,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nominated for a prestigious Helen Hayes Award, Finn received rave reviews and audience popularity during its month-long run, leading to the center’s decision for a tour.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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While Kendrick Lamar was calling him out during his Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show earlier this month, Drake was busy headlining an Australian tour and gearing up to release $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor that’s since hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
26 Feb. 2025
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Elite status in the casino program, on the other hand, comes with the same perks as Pearl and other preceding levels, plus exclusive benefits like $1,000 in onboard credit and a $500 shore excursion credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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That first day on the Northwest Passage is far and away the most colorful, the tundra dappled with the autumn colors and shore excursions to view the two-billion-year-old stromatolites at Port Epworth, an area nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sanchez, however, helped her fiancé avoid employee anger and subscriber backlash by joining him on a weekend jaunt to Europe to celebrate Katy Perry’s 40th birthday, with a stop in Venice before attending the birthday bash in Geneva, Switzerland.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The jaunt that covers three time zones and sees the Oilers compete against a team from every division is still in its infancy.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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The outings come months after Cardi filed for divorce from Offset last August and giving birth to their third child shortly after.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Following the successful outing, highlighted by Justin Allgaier's impressive P9 finish, Earnhardt has now shared his future plans for the team.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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