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
Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Startup Hydroplane, founded by former NASA engineer Anita Sengupta, is building a modular 200-kW hydrogen system designed as a drop-in replacement for existing helicopters and cargo drones.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Perfect for running errands, going to yoga, or taking a long walk, these high-rise leggings have a drop-in waistband pocket to hold cards, keys, or a cellphone.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The 24-hour drop-in center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen and medical and laundry rooms.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
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Noun
The international governing body of auto racing, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, and F1 leaders have explicitly described that fuel mix as a drop-in technology that could directly replace fossil fuel gasoline, with potential use in everyday vehicles.
—Caitlin Grady, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Startup Hydroplane, founded by former NASA engineer Anita Sengupta, is building a modular 200-kW hydrogen system designed as a drop-in replacement for existing helicopters and cargo drones.
—Omar Kardoudi
may 11, New Atlas, 11 May 2026
Perfect for running errands, going to yoga, or taking a long walk, these high-rise leggings have a drop-in waistband pocket to hold cards, keys, or a cellphone.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
The 24-hour drop-in center offers services, including charging stations, a kitchen and medical and laundry rooms.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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According to organizers, the 2027 run will visit approximately 50 cities across the United States and Canada from February through April, marking a decade since the touring drag production first launched.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Last season Hustus handled more than 16,000 lobsters all while chatting animatedly with visitors from around the world—and often introducing them to their first tastes of lobster.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The wave is one of a number of rituals that have become synonymous with Mexico’s footballing culture and will likely form a big part of the experience for the tens of thousands of overseas visitors expected to attend the 13 matches being played in Mexico.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks are wrapping this up at home in what will soon be remembered as one of the most dominant playoff runs in all of sports history.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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On July 28, 1964, Allen ran in a special election as a Democrat for the Senate seat in District 26 -- which included Monroe, Lee, Arkansas, and Phillips counties -- that was made vacant by her husband's death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Amenities include Sunset Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for guests and the new Captiva Landing water playground with waterslides, a lazy river, arcade, and casual restaurant.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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