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
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This rosy cider simmers for just 10 minutes, making a great choice for drop-in visitors or last-minute parties.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In-person visits are drop-in and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Made from a blend of recycled nylon and spandex, the leggings also include an adjustable interior infinity drawcord and a drop-in waistband pocket for storing personal items.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Many offer hourly drop-in rates, typically for $20/hour.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This rosy cider simmers for just 10 minutes, making a great choice for drop-in visitors or last-minute parties.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In-person visits are drop-in and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Made from a blend of recycled nylon and spandex, the leggings also include an adjustable interior infinity drawcord and a drop-in waistband pocket for storing personal items.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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While visiting her parents in Boston, Wells spent time with a close family friend who owns an apartment in Paris.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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However, Demirel opened the game scoring eight unanswered points to give the visiting Antelopes an early 8-0 lead.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Photos of diners fill nearly every inch of the shop, documenting years of regulars and first-time visitors alike.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires will be conducted.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The restaurant offers an ambitious tasting menu focusing on a different theme each season, so guests can return year after year for a creative new experience.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Impress your next dinner guests with this 30-piece set of blue-and-white dinnerware.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kim sustained the injury during a recent training run in Switzerland.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Senior operations analyst Ericka Lomick from Fort Worth is running in the Democratic primary.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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