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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 errand
One of my favorite places to stop in for a quiet drink while out running weekend errands.
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Chris White, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The pair have been photographed together running errands, but this is a big first outing as a couple.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 July 2025
Starting July 5, Costco warehouses will extend Saturday hours across the board, staying open until 7 p.m., a welcome move for weekend shoppers looking to beat the rush or squeeze in errands later in the day.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Bosses leading remote teams have been worried that their employees are watching Netflix or running errands on the clock—and their intuition may be right.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Chris White, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
The pair have been photographed together running errands, but this is a big first outing as a couple.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 July 2025
Starting July 5, Costco warehouses will extend Saturday hours across the board, staying open until 7 p.m., a welcome move for weekend shoppers looking to beat the rush or squeeze in errands later in the day.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
Bosses leading remote teams have been worried that their employees are watching Netflix or running errands on the clock—and their intuition may be right.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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Purposefully designed to have a roomy, relaxed fit around the chest and waist, and made with a soft, breathable fleece fabric, this pullover is the perfect layering piece for chilly flights or lounging at the hotel.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household chemicals until the evening.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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But as secrets surface and their relationship unravels, the couple’s trip turns sinister.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The comments were made at the start of Blur’s own comeback tour two years ago, which began in the band’s hometown of Colchester and included two nights at London’s Wembley Stadium.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Hynes kicks off his tour on October 29, in Berlin, Germany, and continues with additional shows in Europe and his native England.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
8 July 2025
Noun
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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El Camino Real follows Interstate 5 and Highway 101 most of the way up the coast, though short jaunts off the freeway will be required to see some of the missions and other attractions.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The final mile of our six-mile jaunt took us through intriguing mangrove tunnels and channels of dark water.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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The dual-threat act hasn’t skipped a beat — including a five-RBI outburst against Washington in one of his four outings.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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