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
Driving in rush hour, running errands, cooking dinner, entertaining guests, all of these activities become far more tolerable when listening to uninterrupted music that tugs at your inner urges to let loose.
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Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
The Company Store Legends Hotel Pima Cotton Jogger Pants Pajama Set is comfortable and soft enough to sleep in, but also durable enough to wear while running errands.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These jeans are slightly oversized and offer a slouchy, casual look that is perfect for running errands or weekend outings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Taxing deliveries will encourage people to run errands for themselves and thus put more cars on the road in direct contradiction to the holy grail of liberal environmental policy.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
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Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
The Company Store Legends Hotel Pima Cotton Jogger Pants Pajama Set is comfortable and soft enough to sleep in, but also durable enough to wear while running errands.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
These jeans are slightly oversized and offer a slouchy, casual look that is perfect for running errands or weekend outings.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2025
Taxing deliveries will encourage people to run errands for themselves and thus put more cars on the road in direct contradiction to the holy grail of liberal environmental policy.
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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The impact on the unit and flights around Reagan National is expected to come up March 27 at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing where Brig.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Between the long flight, the jet lag and the late-night celebrations, Khloé, 40, and Kim, 44, were exhausted.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Osment and Anthony got engaged during a trip to Yosemite National Park in California.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The spaces inside are clean but scattered with the clutter of parenting and life in general: unopened cardboard boxes, mugs on the kitchen counter, photos of a trip to Disney World.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Schedule a tour today and experience the magic of 26282 Atherton Drive for yourself.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Counting Crows have announced a massive world tour in support of their upcoming first album in over a decade, Butter Miracle, the Complete Sweets!—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pick your own adventure, or embark on an excursion to traverse all three.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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The company also offers excursions to neighboring Two Top Mountain.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a normal person, a duffel bag or weekender would do the trick for this quick jaunt.—
Jasmine Grant,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those who are appropriately prepared for a longer jaunt have the option to continue onto Mt. Lukens, the highest point in L.A. city limits.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the exes often come together in support of their children, their March 2 outing made headlines due to photos of the Argo star holding his ex-wife while playing paintball.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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His most productive game last season was an eight-catch, 85-yard outing in a key Week 17 win over the Falcons.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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