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
Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On top of operating a perpetually busy youth drop-in space, MCAC recently launched a Discord server reaching LGBTQ+ youth in nearly all of Alabama’s 67 counties.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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
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Noun
The recent reluctance from the twins follows Carey’s surprise drop-in during Moroccan’s Twitch live stream on Thursday, April 3.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
On top of operating a perpetually busy youth drop-in space, MCAC recently launched a Discord server reaching LGBTQ+ youth in nearly all of Alabama’s 67 counties.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
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
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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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Epic Universe is a powerful example of how Florida’s nursery and landscape industry shapes the state’s world-class visitor experiences.—
Tal Coley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 May 2025
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Last year, Orlando tallied more than 75 million visitors, up 1.8% compared with 2023, according to the Visit Orlando trade association.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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As Kentucky Derby spectators gather at Churchill Downs for the 151st Run for the Roses on Saturday, those hosting watch parties at home are likely to treat their guests to the signature cocktail of Louisville's premiere sporting event.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.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 21 May. 2025.
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