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
The French terry cotton is super soft and perfect for stints on the sofa, running errands, or paired with khakis on a lunch date.
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This bum bag is awesome for dog walks, hikes, runs, gym workouts, and running errands, as it can be worn across your hips or on your torso crossbody style.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Outfitted with a rubber outsole, these slippers can even be worn outdoors for quick errands or dog walks, too.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether you’re headed for a night out or looking to feel special while running errands, these gloves will be a fit.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
This bum bag is awesome for dog walks, hikes, runs, gym workouts, and running errands, as it can be worn across your hips or on your torso crossbody style.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Outfitted with a rubber outsole, these slippers can even be worn outdoors for quick errands or dog walks, too.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Whether you’re headed for a night out or looking to feel special while running errands, these gloves will be a fit.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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Humans have also traveled farther than 500 kilometers (311 miles) inland, and Antarctic flights are possible, according to Scambos.Kate S. Petersen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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Lockerbie On December 21 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from Heathrow to JFK when a bomb exploded in its hold over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, including 43 British citizens and 190 Americans.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Saints have their parkas packed for what's sure to be a chilly trip to Lambeau Field tonight.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Buckeyes move on to take on No. 1 seed Oregon in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, an all-Big Ten showdown with a trip to the Cotton Bowl semifinal on the line.David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hozier wrapped up his Unreal Unearth tour in New Zealand last month, and his most recent gig in the U.S. was in September at Maryland’s All Things Go Music Festival.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Having ended her Eras world tour earlier this month, the global star bundled up to watch a football game between Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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The money will pay for airfare, cultural excursions, transportation, food and hotel accommodations.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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While excursions span from mokoro canoe voyages to helicopter safari drives, the property has also mastered the art of elegant design, with furniture and artwork sourced from 80 different artisans across the continent.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Robinson’s jaunt down the sideline all but confirmed an upset win for Navy (9-3) over their archrival, going on to win the game 31-13 and taking home the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy having defeated West Point and the Air Force Academy this season.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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But like with any archaeological jaunt for our hero, there’s plenty of pitfalls along the way.Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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That 2019 outing was the top rating show of that year with an audience of 11.6million but that grew to 18million consolidated.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2024
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The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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