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
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
There is a particular focus on New York’s modular stadium in Long Island and whether there was a cost blowout on a ground that received criticism for its sluggish drop-in pitch with batting proving particularly difficult.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The hotel sparked controversy in 2022, when there were plans to transition it into a drop-in homeless shelter and Safe Haven facility.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
There is a particular focus on New York’s modular stadium in Long Island and whether there was a cost blowout on a ground that received criticism for its sluggish drop-in pitch with batting proving particularly difficult.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The hotel sparked controversy in 2022, when there were plans to transition it into a drop-in homeless shelter and Safe Haven facility.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Many face trouble in getting to a hospital, given the burden of travel, the exhaustion of prolonged treatments, and the emotional strain of needing to visit medical facilities constantly, all while not knowing what the future holds.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/category/deals Nautical chaise: on sale for $369 (30% off) Original price: $525 Soak up the sun on your new nautical chaise.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a new survey created by the Prado, the museum asks its visitors which painting has more characters.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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In another room, heated to 90 degrees and scented to simulate the smell of an African village, visitors pick up two weighted jerrycans and walk on a treadmill surrounded by floor-to-ceiling LED screens—viscerally conveying a reality no statistic could.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carol Burnett is the latest A-lister to join the long list of Hollywood cameos and guest stars on Hacks.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Coastal Communities Concert Band is under the direction of guest conductor Bruce Mansfield, D.M.A. Mansfield is an associate professor of music and director of bands at Point Loma Nazarene University, having joined the PLNU faculty after a 22-year career as a U.S. Navy musician.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As of Saturday, the Pirates scored 5+ runs in less than 25% of their games.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Lefty Tyler Anderson gave up no runs in six innings and three relievers finished things off for the Los Angeles Angels in a 2-0 win over the Giants at Angels Stadium.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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