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 Even during the Holocaust, Henrietta said her mother would run errands for people in the ghetto, risking the Germans seeing her. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 With a breakfast or coffee date, needing to leave for work or run errands are both easy exit points. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026 In his own request for a restraining order filed in December 2025, McKinsey alleged that his wife was the one who regularly left the children home alone to run errands or work out. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Barb McKitts, the founder of Edit & Organize in Charlotte, North Carolina, suggests spending some time on Sunday to empty your vehicle of any sports gear, supplies from errands, and the like, which may have accumulated there over the past few days. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 For Roman, life these days means taking care of her toddler, running errands, hosting friends, and getting everything ready for her new shop in Brooklyn Heights. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Perfect for cooler days spent running errands or lounging at home, this plaid sweatshirt is a cozy must-have this season. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 The Practical Economics of Alternative Mobility Taking a car on short local runs – whether running quick errands, commuting across town, or heading to a local transit station – comes with hidden overheads. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 This no-fuss peplum tee and flare pants combo is so chic for everyday errands. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errands
  1. trips
  2. flights
  3. tours
  4. excursions
Noun
  • The company has been gradually increasing its use of AI across back office and customer-facing roles and has introduced an AI chatbot to its website to help customers plan their trips.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • QuickBooks Free currently allows up to two invoices per month and mileage tracking for up to five trips per month.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of trips
Noun
  • Domestic flights for Christmas are averaging $452, up 23 percent from 2025.
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The airport had 574,193 flights last year, and nearly 12 million travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
    — Chase Jordan October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flights
Noun
  • Zip-lining, ATV tours, and bike rentals are also available nearby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Boldface names were offered tours of the oasis of AlUla and its vast sandstone canyons.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • Day trip options include excursions to rum distillery Appleton Estate and a visit to YS Falls for ziplining and swimming.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout.
    — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excursions

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“Errands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errands. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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