stop by
phrasal verb
stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.
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Some bought packs of Newports, others stopped by for cans of grape soda.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
While President Joe Biden once stopped by to meet with the actors during his term, Trump was at the Vatican that day.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Jackman's pals Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have already stopped by to offer their support.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
In fact, many kids stop by on their ride to school – and, as Maren explained, the hosts have adapted.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 2 May 2025
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
While President Joe Biden once stopped by to meet with the actors during his term, Trump was at the Vatican that day.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
Jackman's pals Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have already stopped by to offer their support.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 2 May 2025
In fact, many kids stop by on their ride to school – and, as Maren explained, the hosts have adapted.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stop by
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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