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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
The high-waist design is so supportive, the Nulu fabric is buttery-soft and sweat-wicking, and the leggings are a staple for workouts, errands, and well, anything.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
In a rare interview, the 30-year-old is speaking over video call while taking a break from running errands.
—Jordan Bassett, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Consider a small refresh by choosing soft clothes that soothe your senses, which helps your energy stay even through conversations and errands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Rushing to daycare for pickup or taking a few minutes after work to decompress and run errands.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is handing out $1,000 in gift cards each month to people who live or work in Denver and choose to commute or run errands without a car twice per week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The community continues their day-to-day errands around us, harvesting sugar cane and stoking fires for cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Clarify what matters, then pick a window for calls and errands so momentum continues without scattering your focus.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
In a rare interview, the 30-year-old is speaking over video call while taking a break from running errands.
—Jordan Bassett, SPIN, 10 June 2026
Consider a small refresh by choosing soft clothes that soothe your senses, which helps your energy stay even through conversations and errands.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
Rushing to daycare for pickup or taking a few minutes after work to decompress and run errands.
—Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is handing out $1,000 in gift cards each month to people who live or work in Denver and choose to commute or run errands without a car twice per week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The community continues their day-to-day errands around us, harvesting sugar cane and stoking fires for cooking.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Clarify what matters, then pick a window for calls and errands so momentum continues without scattering your focus.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
Noun
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Ridetop is another ideal house—and often booked for corporate group trips, small meetings, and family reunions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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An affordable wellness retreat typically falls in the budget-to-mid-range tier, roughly $1,000 to $2,000 for a week-long stay, or under $500 per night for shorter trips.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Noun
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About the same time the wild pigeons, which used to darken the sun with their flights, left here, never to return.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Climb a couple flights to the top of the observation tower to see sweeping views of the Sakonnet River, the Mount Hope Bridge and more.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Set the scene The drive from the Bozeman Airport is just under one hour and tours through vast open acre terrains and peak-mountain-backdrops of the Northern Rockies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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