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
Many of them are undertaking their duties while also juggling child care and everyday errands such as grocery shopping.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the years, Anthony supported John Kinsel and Ronald Kinsel by not only delivering firewood but also taking John Kinsel to medical appointments and running various errands.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Gisele Bündchen opted for some unexpected footwear to run errands in Miami.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Minkoff Darren Suede Bag With both interior and exterior pockets and an adjustable strap, this bag works equally well for running errands, morning commutes, and long travel days.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2024
Over the years, Anthony supported John Kinsel and Ronald Kinsel by not only delivering firewood but also taking John Kinsel to medical appointments and running various errands.
—Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
Gisele Bündchen opted for some unexpected footwear to run errands in Miami.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
Rebecca Minkoff Darren Suede Bag With both interior and exterior pockets and an adjustable strap, this bag works equally well for running errands, morning commutes, and long travel days.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for errand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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The real meat of the episode is the fight between Bronwyn and Lisa, which has been bubbling since the flight to Palm Springs.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Venezuela retaliated by refusing deportation flights from the United States and Mexico.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Air Force commit Mikhail Benner hauled in three touchdown passes from Darien Jackson to help give the Eagles a 35-0 halftime lead that was more than enough to clinch the program’s third straight trip to the 4A quarterfinals.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The Colosseum trip is also connected to an Airbnb project intended to revitalize heritage tourism in Europe.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The city is expecting 500,000 tourists for the pop star’s six-night, two-weekend stand of her Eras tour.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Elsewhere, Yotam Ottolenghi is midway through a world tour, and Rick Stein's UK theatre tour will be kicking off in March.Irenie Forshaw, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Research from Maryland shows that 20 to 40 percent of mature bucks continue to make doe excursions into December.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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On our return to The Ravel after every excursion, we are greeted by a welcome party of staff holding out a cold towel and a glass of buck's fizz.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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On Instagram, Stafford shared an extended glimpse into the family’s weekend, which began with a private jet jaunt from L.A. to NOLA.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Just follow 128 That’s California Highway 128, which is a terrific jaunt, heading west from Winters through Napa to the coast.Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Step two: Seize the moment, in between chops and chants and CBS cutaways to Taylor Swift. Step three: Have Bo Nix deliver the most efficient outing in the biggest game of his NFL career.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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