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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Many locals stopped by to get their regular fix of the Michelin Bib Gourmand-award-winning tacos served on their signature handmade blue corn tortillas.
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Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
When Goodrem stopped by Nova’s The Maddy Rowe Show this week, the host couldn’t help but dig up some old, but timely, gossip.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Anglers could stop by to enjoy food and beverages with neighbors.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
When Goodrem stopped by Nova’s The Maddy Rowe Show this week, the host couldn’t help but dig up some old, but timely, gossip.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026
Anglers could stop by to enjoy food and beverages with neighbors.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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