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
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The hope is that the technology used in the ‘drop-in’ sustainable fuels – so-called because they can be dropped into any internal combustion engine – can transfer to the broader automotive industry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The organization is also now using drop-in centers as shelters.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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Noun
For the study, the company analyzed factors such as the cost of a wellness treatment, the price for healthy food, the fees for a multiday retreat, the cost of a drop-in yoga class, and the rate of a local taxi fare.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The hope is that the technology used in the ‘drop-in’ sustainable fuels – so-called because they can be dropped into any internal combustion engine – can transfer to the broader automotive industry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The organization is also now using drop-in centers as shelters.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Also, visit the National Orchid Garden to see more than 1,000 species of orchids and 2,000 hybrids on display.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ride has been billed as the tallest inverted family coaster in North America, indicating its thrill level is intended to suit visitors of all ages.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most notably, Amarillo is home to Cadillac Ranch, a public art installation featuring 10 Cadillacs buried in a field—uniquely, visitors are encouraged to graffiti the cars with spray paint.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And at the Palladium, there was love throughout the night for Albarn, the main face of the band, the 20 musicians who backed him on stage, and guest artists that included Sparks, De La Soul and Kara Jackson, a former National Youth Poet Laureate.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the week, he was spotted with a relaxed leather shoulder bag, while covetable totes with an illustrated image of Storrie were handed out to guests at his Cultured magazine launch party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During this pivotal stretch TCU collected Quad 1 wins over Iowa State and Oklahoma State and now also own a quality Quad 2 win over the Mountaineers, who now likely need to make a run in the Big 12 Tournament to make the field of 68.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Eric Jones is running in the newly redrawn 4th Congressional District that covers Woodland, Yuba City and Napa.—
Lia Russell
February 21,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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