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
Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-working drop-in rate is $15 per day.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the Ocean Heights area, guests can experience Eclipse Racers, the cruise line’s first dueling mat racing waterslides, the drop-in body waterslide Aura Free Fall and The Wave raft slide for up to four guests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Healy stopped using that particular drop-in after announcing Brown’s death from a car accident in June of 1992.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-working drop-in rate is $15 per day.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the Ocean Heights area, guests can experience Eclipse Racers, the cruise line’s first dueling mat racing waterslides, the drop-in body waterslide Aura Free Fall and The Wave raft slide for up to four guests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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France says the decision to open its outpost was made when President Emmanuel Macron visited in June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After the security checks at Winn, Angela walks through iron bars into a visitor hall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Longtime Las Vegas visitors liken the decline of buffets to the disappearance of the 99-cent shrimp cocktail, another iconic offering that had contributed to the city’s reputation as an affordable vacation spot.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When another colleague and I explained this, our guest was horrified.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Although 6ix9ine was not home at the time of the invasion, his brother and other family members were reportedly staying in a guest suite on the property during the incident.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Music ran in her family’s blood.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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While those fans were not happy about the results and performances this season under Mourinho, their main beef is with Rui Costa and their perception of how Benfica have been run in recent years.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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