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
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The drop-in-the-dark attraction features randomized drop sequences that move much faster than Tower of Terror ever did.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The result is a drop-in replacement for conventional plastics, but one that comes pre-colored, compostable, and with a smaller carbon footprint.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, all phone calls, emails, and even drop-in visits to the local Extension office are free, and many times, thanks to modern technology, a picture can suffice to help with a lawn problem.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The teaser also gives Swifties a look at how several other celebrity drop-ins came together on the Eras Tour, which kicked off in March 2023 and wrapped last December.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
The drop-in-the-dark attraction features randomized drop sequences that move much faster than Tower of Terror ever did.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The result is a drop-in replacement for conventional plastics, but one that comes pre-colored, compostable, and with a smaller carbon footprint.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
In fact, all phone calls, emails, and even drop-in visits to the local Extension office are free, and many times, thanks to modern technology, a picture can suffice to help with a lawn problem.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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For more casual dining, visit the Chiringuitos snack bar, breakfast at Arbolea, or try the Cafetal café.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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How to Watch Suns vs Warriors Phoenix went supernova from the floor on Sunday night in handing the visiting San Antonio Spurs their first loss with a 130-118 decision.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The reason for the parade of customers, many of them first-time visitors, was the boxes of free fruits and vegetables -- apples, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and onions -- sitting atop two tables and inside multiple boxes under them.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Office of the First Lady announced that public tours will reopen to visitors starting Tuesday, December 2.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The result was a high-fidelity, real-time rendering of Rocket that interacted with guests live on the Disney lot.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The book doesn’t describe any type of particular link between Andrew and Melania, other than suggesting the two ran in Epstein’s circles around the same time.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
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That show wrapped up its run in 2021.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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