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
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Crypto’s $10 trillion runaway train potentially threatens the financial system
Looking for logic in Trump’s tariffs is a fool’s errand
You’re all caught up.
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Made of a soft and thick scuba material, these shorts are comfortable enough for road trips, flights, and everyday errands.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
King was on an errand to pick up a snack for his mom when he was shot, heartbroken relatives said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
First, anyone going to Serena with an idea that doesn’t directly benefit Serena is on a fool’s errand.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Aris Folley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Made of a soft and thick scuba material, these shorts are comfortable enough for road trips, flights, and everyday errands.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
King was on an errand to pick up a snack for his mom when he was shot, heartbroken relatives said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
First, anyone going to Serena with an idea that doesn’t directly benefit Serena is on a fool’s errand.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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A number of recent safety incidents at the airport have raised alarm, including a March 28 incident involving a Delta flight and a group of Air Force jets.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Travel doesn’t always leave time for a wardrobe change after a flight.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The Padres need more from a star on the mound, too, as Dylan Cease has begun his walk year with just one quality start in his first six trips (5.76 ERA) to the mound.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vionic Copal Kirra Strappy Sandals $120 $70 at Amazon Dressy enough to wear with maxi-length beach dresses yet casual enough to pair with linen shorts, these strappy sandals are suited for any event on your trip’s itinerary.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then Groff comes up an elevator trap door, like a 2000s pop star entering a stadium tour.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whether you’re headed to a nice meal or taking a wine tour, sport this tiered dress with a twirl-worthy skirt in the eye-catching color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Calmer adventures in the air are new helicopter excursions over the region’s geothermal terraces and mountain peaks plus a culinary adventure to Craggy Range Winery in the North Island’s gastronomic center, Hawke’s Bay.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Its five spacious cabins overlook snowy peaks and flower-freckled hillsides, and its owners, the Claus family, offer adventures like hiking, sandbar picnics, and fly-out excursions.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Just a short jaunt from Jetties Beach, Beachside lets guests toggle between pool and ocean without ever needing to load up the car—a crucial perk when your traveling companions require snacks and sunscreen every 17 minutes.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The trek, which is first North American headlining jaunt from Ice Cube in over a decade, will reportedly highlight the rapper’s 40-year career.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The outing will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Smashing Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the 25th anniversary of the 2000 albums Machina/The Machines of God and Machina II/The Friends & Enemies of Modern Music.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
1 May 2025
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Nearly 20 years later, cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to walk in space during a solo outing in 1984.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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