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
Think tasks like greeting guests, handling paperwork that can't be digitized, setting up a conference room for in-person meetings and running in-person errands, such as picking up lunch or delivering items between office locations.
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Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
More time, even, to do all the things a lot of us don’t enjoy—like running errands and getting dinner on the table.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
This assistance might involve running errands, putting away groceries or dishes, making meals or reminding seniors to take their medications.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The rounded, spacious toe boxes won’t leave your feet feeling restricted (even during long days of wear), and light padding within the insoles offers impressive comfort during walking tours, running errands, or a long work day.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
More time, even, to do all the things a lot of us don’t enjoy—like running errands and getting dinner on the table.
—Amy Norton, SELF, 25 Feb. 2025
This assistance might involve running errands, putting away groceries or dishes, making meals or reminding seniors to take their medications.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The rounded, spacious toe boxes won’t leave your feet feeling restricted (even during long days of wear), and light padding within the insoles offers impressive comfort during walking tours, running errands, or a long work day.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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SpaceX aimed to launch the eighth test flight of Starship — the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built — from its Starbase site in South Texas on Monday evening (March 3).—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz provided flights from Albany, New York, to Arjeplog, Sweden, and accommodation so Ars could drive the CLA prototypes.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The husband and wife duo took their kids Michael, 18, — his girlfriend, Sunni Gaines — Brendan, 16, and Grace, 15, on a trip to Paris, France.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Harrowing images — of the explosion over the Potomac after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with a plane, and of a Delta flight upside-down on the runway in Toronto — have people spooked about their next trip.—
Victoria Chamberlin,
Vox,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Taurasi didn’t want a retirement tour last season, which many athletes view as a distraction from the team’s larger goal of chasing a title.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trachtenberg plays Jenny, one-half of a set of twins who, along with some boisterous male buddies, sets off on a summer tour of Europe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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The global stadium jaunt is now slated to kick-off with a two-night stand at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, South Korea on July 5-6, before moving on to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12-13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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The jaunt, dubbed A Quiet Celebration, will hit 20 cities over 55 dates, with stops at Disney Hall in Los Angeles, the Beacon in New York City and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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Williams’ last outing in the building came on Feb. 5 against Milwaukee, hours before the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to acquire him for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round draft pick and a 2030 pick swap.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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His 12 fight-night bonus awards in 12 UFC outings can attest to that.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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