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errands

NOUN

task

Synonyms

STRONG

assignment charge commission duty job message mission

Example Sentences

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They showed her running errands and commuting to work, according to Martinez’s lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“You have errands to run, things to do.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

While he worked with Rojas, Battle’s complaint alleges, she required him “to be on call 24/7” and do her personal errands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Nevertheless, on Saturday morning just before the strikes, life in Tehran was moving at its usual pace, taxis and buses were inching through mid-morning traffic and people were running errands.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

“Why don't I handle the ad and the flowers? I have a few errands for you this afternoon: the butcher's and then to Mrs. de Vries's.”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse