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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
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Online sleuths who closely track SpaceX's activities at Starbase, Texas, have concluded the rocket recovered from the Gulf is Booster 13, which flew on the sixth test flight of the Starship mega-rocket last November.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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As there was no doctor on board, the Air India flight crew created space for the woman to deliver her baby at around 35,000 feet with the assistance of a nurse passenger, The Hindustan Times reported.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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One reason why Grand Canyon is a critical economic driver for Arizona and the National Park Service is because travelers often expand their trips to include other sites in neighboring states like Utah and California, said Baca, the NAU professor.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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While few things are more enjoyable than jetting off on a tropical getaway, trying to figure out what to pack for summer trips can feel deserving of a vacation in and of itself.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation has been giving tours of safe sections of the tunnels for 20 years.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
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But the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement denied multiple requests for a tour of any of the locations.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Made from 100 percent linen fabric, these airy shorts are the perfect pick for hot travel days, sightseeing excursions, and more, and the loose fit is both forgiving and flattering.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Guests can choose from a variety of dining options and extra experiences like cabana rentals and shore excursions.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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That routine 20-minute jaunt became the world’s first airplane hijacking.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Cuomo’s Wednesday campaign jaunt, on the other hand, revolved around advantageous locations that showcased his record.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
16 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales also has some ties to cycling, including riding bikes with Prince William during a 2023 royal outing in Scotland and beating her husband in a spin bike contest, despite wearing a skirt and heeled boots!—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Though Ober’s fastball hit 91.6 mph in the first inning in a four-inning rehab outing on Friday, his velocity dropped a tick below his season average.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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