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
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
The drop-in floor is tough enough to cope with a couple of tired kids too.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2025
The Ali Forney Center nonprofit is dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City by providing shelter, healthcare, mental health services, job readiness training, and a 24/7 drop-in center to foster stability and independence.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Hollywood drop-ins were dime a dozen in Agrestic, Ren Mar, and wherever else the Botwins set up shop.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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, 10 Aug. 2025
The drop-in floor is tough enough to cope with a couple of tired kids too.
—Chris Haslam, Wired News, 9 Aug. 2025
The Ali Forney Center nonprofit is dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City by providing shelter, healthcare, mental health services, job readiness training, and a 24/7 drop-in center to foster stability and independence.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Hollywood drop-ins were dime a dozen in Agrestic, Ren Mar, and wherever else the Botwins set up shop.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Martin, based in London, visited Detroit for the first time in January to attend the 2025 Detroit Auto Show to help gear up for the upcoming event.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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After spending each waking hour together in Fiji, the queen of self-affirmations visited Boston and met his mom, which went well, according to the reunion trailer.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Applications are accepted online for the high-profile visitor Sapphire Experience VIP pass, which offers a tailored itinerary, gala evening, private cocktails aboard yachts, and the opportunity to meet and talk with major industry professionals engaged as builders, brokers, and designers.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Trails will be open from dawn to dusk, with the visitor center open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Milwaukee County Zoo The zoo does not have any free-admission days this September.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The main level includes a living room, dining room, breakfast nook, butler’s pantry, guest lavatory, and private office.—
Brendel Clark,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The master suite, with a private outdoor area, and my VIP stateroom, were located on the upper deck, with the other three guest cabins on the main deck.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Then Diaz, who delivered the go-ahead run in the ninth inning Friday, came through again with a single to center, scoring Gray.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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The duo were the only drivers to make a run in under 3.9 seconds.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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