DROP IN Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

drop in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of drop in

as in to visit

to make a brief visit drop in any time—we're always home

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noun

ˈdräp-ˌin

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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Hashbrown Casserole Every Southern host needs a go-to casserole for whipping up in a pinch for drop-in guests or bringing to a last-minute potluck. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 For the first time ever, Michaels is offering drop-in classes that are completely free to attend. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Airport infrastructure, fueling equipment and aircraft engines required no modifications, demonstrating that eSAF can function as a drop-in replacement within existing aviation fuel networks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 Spokane Public Schools opened a free emergency drop-in camp for children on Monday. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in

Verb

The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.

— Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of visit

Noun

Since it was designated the first national recreation area in 1964, hordes of visitors have cut Lake Mead’s glassy surface with jet skis and boats, carelessly dropping belongings that may now wash up on shore.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park can only be accessed by a scenic gondola ride that whisks visitors up the mountain.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of visitor

Verb

Jumping on Reds starter Chase Burns, the Giants scored two runs in the first and three more in the second, courtesy of a three-run bomb from Rafael Devers to the deepest part of Oracle Park, in a 5-0 win to open a seven-game homestand.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
From the beginning of its run in September 1992, the cartoon had built its reputation on being a stellar adaptation of the Dark Knight’s mythology.

— Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of run in

Noun

Liberian authorities described the arrangement as humanitarian and said the deportees will be treated as guests who can seek asylum or leave the country.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
However, as much as Hal’s gut points him in the right direction, Kerry proves to be a step ahead of her Lantern guests once more (and far more tactful, too).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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