Thesaurus results for ERRANDS

errands

noun

plural of errand

as in trips

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 errands Track Star Made from a crinkly nylon, these lightweight pants are incredibly airy and easy to move in—built for whatever the day brings, from morning laps to running errands. — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 This Abercrombie find checks all of my boxes and is my new go-to pullover for the gym, running errands, or a walk around Central Park. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026 Throw these boots on for errands, Pilates, or just warmth around your home. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026 The low-profile design is not nearly as unwieldy as a traditional ruck, so women on-the-go can build muscle while running errands. — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Running errands and a real estate con What follows comes from the referee’s report and the probable cause affidavits after Morin and Corcoran’s arrests. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Muse can do all sorts of errands like a personal assistant, including shopping and buying. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The Virgo Moon moves through your 6th House, drawing attention to routines, errands, wellness, and the little systems that keep your life moving. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Yet a growing number of adults age 60 and older are embracing AI, using it for entertainment, planning trips and even accessing health information.

— Robin Brewer, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026
For Jung, that looked like attending Seoul Fashion Week and indulging in the city’s fine dining scene, while for some of her coaching clients, that meant professional color consultations, beauty treatments, and even weekend trips to Japan.

— Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of trips

Noun

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified Boeing’s 737 MAX 10, the largest aircraft in the 737 MAX family, following a testing program involving nearly 1,000 flights and more than 2,000 flight hours.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Riyadh airport is now open to traffic with prior permission, but passenger flights have yet to resume and most airlines have canceled services until anywhere from next week to next year.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of flights

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Now, Good maintains Three Pines Bird Sanctuary while hosting bird tours around the area.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The podcast has previously held live tours across 70 cities, including two shows at Radio City Music Hall, and sparked a New York Times bestselling book, How to Giggle.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tours

Noun

As winter set in, Hopper made numerous excursions, trekking up to the Dixie Kitchen diner in Midtown to sketch the coffee urns, as well as salt and pepper shakers, cups, and napkin dispensers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
To speed up the mission and reduce risk, the initial moon walkers will wear a lighter, less complex space suit than the one still under development by Axiom Space for longer, subsequent excursions.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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