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
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A lively buzz colors conversations and errands.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Considering it’s made from a spandex blend, the soft and stretchy style will keep you comfortable for long flights, everyday errands, and everything else on your agenda.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
While it’s designed for running and training, the top can also be worn on travel days or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
From gym sessions to errand runs and travel days, cropped leggings are the easy, comfortable staple that works across it all.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Considering it’s made from a spandex blend, the soft and stretchy style will keep you comfortable for long flights, everyday errands, and everything else on your agenda.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
While it’s designed for running and training, the top can also be worn on travel days or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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The airline typically doubles cargo capacity for the holiday, adding nearly 300 flights this season.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The restrictions have been lifted and normal flights are resuming.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The documents appear to show that Andrew forwarded Epstein reports about Vietnam, Singapore and other places, which he had been sent in relation to an official trip.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended his international trip and declared national mourning, with government flags to fly at half-staff for seven days.—
Jim Morris,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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To highlight that, the team partnered with Starline Tours for a bus tour of filming locations, and used it to bring a group of influencers to the Hollywood premiere.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Black finally broke through, booking gigs to DJ at music festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza, opening for pop star Katy Perry’s 2025 arena tour, and releasing two albums with a third expected this year.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The project, first announced in 2017, will reportedly include the construction of a new canal and marina for excursion boats.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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One of the people who had joined us for the excursion was James Fox, an art historian at Cambridge and the creative director of the Hugo Burge Foundation, which supports the arts and has given financial support to Goldsworthy.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then there was a jaunt through Providence, Rhode Island, and New Haven, Connecticut, before heading back home.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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Take a break from the chaos of city life with a jaunt through Red Butte Garden, home to over 3,000 types of plants and trees.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Amid the blowback surrounding the controversial outing, Kid Rock took to social media Thursday to share a motivational quote from the Los Angeles Lakers star, who died in a helicopter crash in early 2020.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Seniors who love all aspects of planning can use vacation rental booking sites like Vrbo or Airbnb to investigate and schedule their own outings.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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