as in to visit
to make a brief visit
drop in any time—we're always home
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as in visitor
a person who visits another
we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please
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Recent Examples of drop in
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The secret sauce, thanks to advances in plastic injection molding, was a drop-in film cartridge that eliminated the difficulties some people had threading roll film.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Launching April 28 as the channel’s flagship program, The Sebastian Maniscalco Show will feature Maniscalco alongside contributors like his longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale, plus celebrity drop-ins and recurring segments.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Enjoy the various drop-in activities and demonstrations at various stations.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Noun
They’re made with a waterproof stretch twill material and feature side and back pockets, along with a small drop-in pocket for golf tees.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
The secret sauce, thanks to advances in plastic injection molding, was a drop-in film cartridge that eliminated the difficulties some people had threading roll film.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Launching April 28 as the channel’s flagship program, The Sebastian Maniscalco Show will feature Maniscalco alongside contributors like his longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale, plus celebrity drop-ins and recurring segments.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Enjoy the various drop-in activities and demonstrations at various stations.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Consumers seeking a replacement voucher can visit the recall page on the company’s website, according to the notice.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Considering that teams can bring players into their buildings in their respective cities for pre-draft workouts, attend pro days held by players’ agencies and visit prospects elsewhere, the combine meetings are only a small part of the draft process.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Cars are banned, so visitors get around on foot or by golf cart; however, the island is arguably best explored by boat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Noun
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At the time of the wedding, several of Collins and Green's guests shared photos of the newlyweds smiling and holding hands while celebrating their nuptials.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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That’s because all of the other guest facilities are on different floors (the spa, pool, and gym down a few floors via a different set of elevators; the China Grill restaurant and bar upstairs).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Verb
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All 11 runs in the game were scored on home runs.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Bella Cruz doubled home the two runs for the Huskies, who scored three runs in the fourth inning.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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