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 set is complete with a luxe-looking drawstring purse with a removable crossbody strap perfect for nights out and everyday errands alike.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Wear it for sightseeing, errands, or even as a swimsuit cover-up.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wilber Urbina Garcia had an ambitious list of errands to run the day after his high school graduation, before his summer really began.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
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Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for errand
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Wear it for sightseeing, errands, or even as a swimsuit cover-up.
—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Wilber Urbina Garcia had an ambitious list of errands to run the day after his high school graduation, before his summer really began.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Dress it up with jewelry and heeled sandals, or run errands while pairing it with sneakers and a denim jacket.
—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for errand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took Lopez into custody.
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The flight of salsas and chicharrón de queso at Taquearte in Pico Rivera.
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But that trip to the sideline was short-lived and the 24-year-old has dominated since returning, stringing together 15 ⅔ scoreless innings with Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Seventy-two million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July holiday week, and more than 61 million of them are expected to drive for those trips, according to the AAA Auto Club.
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They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
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Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
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Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
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Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
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Connecting cities in multiple states, routes range in scope from a two-day, one-night Pacific Coast jaunt to epic cross-country journeys through shifting landscapes.
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The package includes a private jet for day trips like a jaunt to Iran to create your own Persian rug, and another to the Dead Sea in Jordan for a day at the sea and an afternoon Anantara spa treatment in the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar.
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From patriotic events marking the milestone to hands-on crafts and outings designed for time with the grandkids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season.
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Anrabess Tie-Waist Midi Dress A flattering tie-waist design makes this T-shirt dress ideal for weekend outings and backyard barbecues.
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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