as in to visit
to make a brief visit
drop in any time—we're always home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drop in
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for drop in
Noun
There is an hour timeline for the drop-in use of courts.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for drop in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
-
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,
13 Mar. 2026
-
Nonprofit Greenheart Exchange is seeking families to host Chinese exchange students who will visit the Dundee area in July and August before spending the school year at high schools across the United States.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Wodapalooza has attracted thousands of visitors and is part of the city’s plan this year to rebrand Miami Beach in March as a fitness destination rather than a party hotspot.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
-
The Lakers picked apart their visitors in the pick-and-roll.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Tina Fey will host the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK on March 21, with English band Wet Leg as the musical guest, broadcaster Sky TV confirmed Monday.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
-
The station's program director made Kinsler and her family special guests.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Italy trailed only briefly after a leadoff home run by Willi Castro before scoring four runs in the first inning to go on top for good.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Canada had the tying runs in scoring position with no outs in the seventh before David Bednar got Josh Naylor to pop out and struck out Tyler O’Neill and Owen Caissie to eliminate the threat.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
