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
Our picks include sets perfect for traveling, running errands, or lounging in the house.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Pull them on to lounge at home, run errands on the weekend, or relax on a long flight.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
This matching two-piece set takes the guesswork out of pulling together a cute outfit for traveling, lounging, or running errands.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Pull them on to lounge at home, run errands on the weekend, or relax on a long flight.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2025
This matching two-piece set takes the guesswork out of pulling together a cute outfit for traveling, lounging, or running errands.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Historically, betting against bigs who can pass is a fool’s errand.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
Noun
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The incident occurred ahead of Sporting Charleroi’s 1-0 home victory over Standard Liege in the Jupiler Pro League, the top flight of Belgian football.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, a March 27 report indicated that a flight carrying 60 Cuban migrants arrived in Havana from the United States.—
Maykel Gonzalez,
Miami Herald,
8 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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Wang was also unsuccessful in his efforts to meet on that trip with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, said a person familiar with the matter.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
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
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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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It’s been a strange and tense ride, with excursions into caves and basement laboratories and ether factories.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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We were taught how to read forecasts, plan our own excursions into avalanche terrain, and practice good decision-making.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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The new street name replaces 2000 N. 59th St., just a short jaunt away from Overbrook High School, from which Smith graduated in 1986.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Weekend getaway: A Seattle jaunt takes in the new Ocean Pavilion, waterfront park and more Other worthy stops on the Rogue Food Trail include the Applegate River Lavender Farm near Jacksonville and the English Lavender Farm in Applegate Valley.—
Ben Davidson,
The Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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The outings with Lee have led to speculation that Malone's engagement to the mother of his young daughter has ended.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Closer Edwin Diaz was unavailable Monday night, after outings in back-to-back games over the weekend, so setup man Ryne Stanek was tasked with getting the save.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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