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
This 20-ounce stainless steel tumbler is ideal for younger kids, running quick errands, or sliding in a diaper bag or purse to take on-the-go.
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Throw on this one to run errands, venture out to a museum, grab coffee (or a cocktail), and, well, pretty much anything in between.
$50 at Quince
Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Slippers
Crafted from 100 percent Turkish cotton terry, these plush slippers are like a spa robe for your feet.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
And as Apollo’s role shows, attempting to seek that enlightenment through other people is a fool’s errand.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
This mindset predictably glosses over the fact not all people can get off their keister and run errands like that.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Throw on this one to run errands, venture out to a museum, grab coffee (or a cocktail), and, well, pretty much anything in between.
$50 at Quince
Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Slippers
Crafted from 100 percent Turkish cotton terry, these plush slippers are like a spa robe for your feet.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
And as Apollo’s role shows, attempting to seek that enlightenment through other people is a fool’s errand.
—James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
This mindset predictably glosses over the fact not all people can get off their keister and run errands like that.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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Dutch police said airline personnel are not allowed to drink alcohol 10 hours before a flight.Clara McMichael, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024
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For a tasting flight, my top recommendation is Roblar Farm ($25 for five wines); order outside on the patio and consider trying some incredible farm-to-table dishes with your wine.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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As for activities, two naturalist guides will lead groups of 10 each on hiking trips, snorkeling sessions, and kayaking excursions across the Galápagos, educating all on the diverse wildlife that thrives here, from the iconic blue-footed booby to marine iguanas.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Writer/director Megan Park’s delightful coming-of-age comedy produced by Margot Robbie centered on a simple premise — 18-year-old Elliott (Maisy Stella) met her 39-year-old future self (Aubrey Plaza) during a ‘shroom trip, high jinks ensued — but the emotional payoff was anything but.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The bonuses account for 9.4% of the total ticket earnings of her historic tour.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Carey is in the midst of her Christmas Time tour, which is slated to hit PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Wednesday (Dec. 11); the annual holiday outing is slated to wind down on Dec. 17 with a show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two were on a trip in Costa Rica with their respective spouses back in 2009 and happened to be on the same sightseeing excursion bus.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Fun programming for families includes dessert-making sessions with the ship’s pastry chef, family shore excursions, local language classes, and VIP ship tours.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ideal for city jaunts and even the occasional moderate adventure, this bag lives up to its name, weighing just a little over two pounds for both of its spacious sizes, 30 and 38 liters.Christina Liao, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina.Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hubbard has scored 20 or more fantasy points in a game six times this season and could be in store for another big outing.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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That being said, today was a very poor outing as breadth (advancers vs. decliners) was awful in both markets.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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