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
Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Some have encouraged online attendance, while others have offered help doing errands such as grocery shopping for people too fearful to leave their homes.
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Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sending money across borders used to feel like a separate financial errand.
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Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
For a pair of shorts that effortlessly transitions from afternoon errands to movie night, Lululemon’s Softstreme design is worth a look.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Some have encouraged online attendance, while others have offered help doing errands such as grocery shopping for people too fearful to leave their homes.
—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Sending money across borders used to feel like a separate financial errand.
—
Felysha Walker,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
For a pair of shorts that effortlessly transitions from afternoon errands to movie night, Lululemon’s Softstreme design is worth a look.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for errand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, where officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department took Lopez into custody.
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The flight of salsas and chicharrón de queso at Taquearte in Pico Rivera.
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But that trip to the sideline was short-lived and the 24-year-old has dominated since returning, stringing together 15 ⅔ scoreless innings with Triple-A Albuquerque.
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Seventy-two million people are expected to travel more than 50 miles away from their homes over the Fourth of July holiday week, and more than 61 million of them are expected to drive for those trips, according to the AAA Auto Club.
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They both were granted bail, allowing Brown to go on with his stadium tour this year.
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Though, one man working outside the arena was seen wearing a crew shirt from one of Swift’s former tours.
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Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
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Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
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Following Sunday’s gig, the tour will have clocked in at 1,165 days (with plenty of days off in between regional jaunts, of course).
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But his presence was palpable here, with Eric, on a half-mile jaunt in Seattle.
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From patriotic events marking the milestone to hands-on crafts and outings designed for time with the grandkids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season.
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Anrabess Tie-Waist Midi Dress A flattering tie-waist design makes this T-shirt dress ideal for weekend outings and backyard barbecues.
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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