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
Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Although there’s no back pocket, two drop-in slots on the outside of the thighs are big enough to stash your phone.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Cost: $25 for regular drop-in classes and $10 for other classes at their Parktowne and Carmel Commons location.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
And while her time on Housewives is now more of a drop-in than a deep dive, Cynthia is keeping her screen time strong with a new project on Hulu.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While there are no side pockets, these leggings have a drop-in pocket aligned in the back with plenty of room for your phone and more.
—Korin Miller, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
Although there’s no back pocket, two drop-in slots on the outside of the thighs are big enough to stash your phone.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
Cost: $25 for regular drop-in classes and $10 for other classes at their Parktowne and Carmel Commons location.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
And while her time on Housewives is now more of a drop-in than a deep dive, Cynthia is keeping her screen time strong with a new project on Hulu.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Meanwhile, on the outside, no one can visit Elsbeth until she’s been inside for at least a week, and Kaya is increasingly anxious to see Elsbeth before she’s sent on an undercover assignment with her new unit.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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Expect to pay a new fee to visit the country starting in July.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Dollywood has attracted over 2 million visitors annually, including a few celebrities.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Still, prices tend to drop in May and June, when nicer weather and fewer visitors give Antigua a private island feel in comparison.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Farthing, 50, is accused of punching another hotel guest in the face during an argument.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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His approach emphasizes educating guests about the unique natural environment of New Zealand, particularly its native plants and forests.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The Royals have scored totals of seven, eight, 10 and 11 runs in games since the start of May (12 games).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Detroit blew the game open with nine runs in the bottom of the third, with the lowlight coming after Wilyer Abreu let a ball by Riley Greene go under his glove to the wall, turning a single into a Little League home run.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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