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
All interventions will prove costly fool’s errands inviting blowback.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2025, many Californians don’t have to worry about running out of battery while commuting, running errands or heading out on a road trip.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The lead-up to vacation can be stressful between running errands to purchase travel-sized items, to doing laundry and packing clothes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
In 2025, many Californians don’t have to worry about running out of battery while commuting, running errands or heading out on a road trip.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Clark is still able to drive to run errands or go shopping.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
The lead-up to vacation can be stressful between running errands to purchase travel-sized items, to doing laundry and packing clothes.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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Millions are trapped between conflict, neglect and the dilemma of flight.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Emirates, the other flagship airline of the UAE, has 96 flights a week between Dubai and the U.S. How to Get Around Cars are the best way to get around.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Original price: $349.99 The Coleman Pro 55-quart hard cooler is an ideal day cooler for taking to the beach, or a great camping cooler for weekend trips.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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My new favorite piece for any work trip is The Ultimate Muse Long Sleeve Collared Mini Dress because of how flattering the fit is.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Its tours are ranked among the highest grossing in the world, and its philanthropic arm, the WaterWheel Foundation, has donated more than nine million dollars to five hundred nonprofit organizations.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Helicopter tours in New York have been controversial, and some flights have turned deadly, USA TODAY reported.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their work has included three spacewalks — including a record-breaking excursion outside of the space station, and conducting a sweeping range of experiments.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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She was later spotted holding hands with Charlie Gooch during a Valentine's Day excursion in London the following year.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges A short jaunt from one of Kyoto’s busiest junctions, Good Nature Hotel is positioned between Gion and Nishiki Market.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Cruise’s next outing as Ethan Hunt, the eighth in the series and in theaters this May 23, is subtitled The Final Reckoning.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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