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drop-in

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noun

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
Noun
The center provides counseling, drop-in respite care, and community resource navigation under its mental health program. Olivia Cyrus, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2025 Finally, make leadership accessible through open forums, regular check-ins or casual drop-ins. David Villa, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Plus, they’re designed to sit just above the ankle and have a handy, drop-in back pocket. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 June 2025 Instead of lining an entire path or patio edge with plants, Lenhart recommends drop-in pockets of planting. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for drop in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott has since visited Camp Mystic, declaring a state of emergency and pledging continued support for search and rescue operations.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 July 2025
  • This thirsty Courier Journal employee has visited every local brewery in the Louisville area.
    Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • And he’s become a beloved visitor to almost every continent, even though unable to return to his homeland.
    Pico Iyer, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The campaign is giving away over $1 million in free burritos, encouraging customers to rack up visits and compete to become the top Chipotle visitor in their state.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • On another note, a stylish Canadian tuxedo was also spotted on one guest.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • Clap boxes seem to be just another small way Disney Parks attempts to create fun and immersive experiences for guests.
    Nicholas Kobe, People.com, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Madrid, in contrast, are run in a much more streamlined and coherent way, despite the odd interjection from president Florentino Perez.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Under the old system, the two men ran in separate primaries.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

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