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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 errands
Then grab these yoga pants made of buttery soft, stretchy material that's ideal for lounging, traveling, and running errands.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear them to the gym, on walks, while running errands, or just lounging around the house.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
In Nashville, Tennessee, a small nonprofit mobilized volunteers to check on elderly and homebound neighbors, salt icy driveways, and run emergency errands.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
But Cramer said that is a fool’s errands as the market seemingly changes its tune each quarter.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Wear this set around the house, to bed, or with a jacket and platform Ugg boots to run errands.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Warming up an icy windshield before running errands or going to work can also be tedious work without de-icing solutions.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Wear them to the gym, on walks, while running errands, or just lounging around the house.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
In Nashville, Tennessee, a small nonprofit mobilized volunteers to check on elderly and homebound neighbors, salt icy driveways, and run emergency errands.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
But Cramer said that is a fool’s errands as the market seemingly changes its tune each quarter.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
For running errands, working out, or lounging around the house, grab these best-selling joggers that are even backed by dance instructors.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Wear this set around the house, to bed, or with a jacket and platform Ugg boots to run errands.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Warming up an icy windshield before running errands or going to work can also be tedious work without de-icing solutions.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Experiment with sizes and shapes No two trips are the same, which means every getaway may require a slightly different combination of packing cubes.—
Rachel Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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For additional comfort, the upper is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow, and the rubber outsole offers extra grip to help prevent slips and trips.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That frigid, icy grip is not easing as hundreds of flights in and out of South Florida were canceled for a 3rd day.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The flights will all be operated with 50-seat jets and will start between April 30 and May 7.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For now, the final images from Hong Kong show Blackpink’s four women at the peak of their commercial power, having just completed one of the most successful tours in K-pop history.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At Inara Camp, strong mint tea is served as a welcome drink and as part of excursions in the desert landscape.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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From South America to the American West, travelers are embarking on wildlife spotting excursions that would rival any in Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Laura Kiniry,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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