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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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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
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This thirsty Courier Journal employee has visited every local brewery in the Louisville area.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
7 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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On another note, a stylish Canadian tuxedo was also spotted on one guest.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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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
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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
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Under the old system, the two men ran in separate primaries.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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