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
Present: Need to know what's open today for last minute shopping or other errands?
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 Dec. 2024
Waiting in line or running errands During the holiday season, people pay Collins Baffoe to wait in line for them.
—Megan Sauer,alex Koller,natalie Wu, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Copy the Modern Family star by styling them with a white T-shirt while running errands this winter, or pair them with sweaters and sweatshirts while cozying up at home.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The two children were left in his care while their mother ran errands.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 25 Dec. 2024
Waiting in line or running errands During the holiday season, people pay Collins Baffoe to wait in line for them.
—Megan Sauer,alex Koller,natalie Wu, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
Copy the Modern Family star by styling them with a white T-shirt while running errands this winter, or pair them with sweaters and sweatshirts while cozying up at home.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The two children were left in his care while their mother ran errands.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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Hanes Ecosmart Crewneck Sweatshirt Get ready to cozy up with a book in hand on your next flight or train ride, thanks to this pullover Hanes sweatshirt.Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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In September, the company slashed its flights from Atlanta, eliminating jobs, though staff were able to apply to work out of other bases.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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The Rams worked quickly to arrange for families to accompany players on the trip.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The directors go for an experiential, if more narratively ambiguous artistic ethos that results in an excitingly cinematic trip alongside unlikable people.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Her Eras Tour is the highest-grossing tour of all time.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Follow your gallery tour with a visit to another villa that once belonged to an aristocratic family—Villa Medici.Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The excursion was part of a week of workouts, dinners and bonding organized by veterans Jarrett Stidham and Courtland Sutton.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The exterior of this beautiful jacket is that of a peacoat, while quilted lining at the interior effectively blocks out cold air (a must during sightseeing excursions).Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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Swift is on a well-deserved break from her two year Eras Tour jaunt across the globe.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Each jaunt required serious planning and scheduling to happen.Todd Miller, contributor, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!Toria Sheffield, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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But all that adds up to an additional need to strategize—with the right gear—to make ski and snowboard outings as smooth as possible.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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