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
Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The hope is that the technology used in the ‘drop-in’ sustainable fuels – so-called because they can be dropped into any internal combustion engine – can transfer to the broader automotive industry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The organization is also now using drop-in centers as shelters.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Healy stopped using that particular drop-in after announcing Brown’s death from a car accident in June of 1992.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Noun
For the study, the company analyzed factors such as the cost of a wellness treatment, the price for healthy food, the fees for a multiday retreat, the cost of a drop-in yoga class, and the rate of a local taxi fare.
—Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
The hope is that the technology used in the ‘drop-in’ sustainable fuels – so-called because they can be dropped into any internal combustion engine – can transfer to the broader automotive industry.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The organization is also now using drop-in centers as shelters.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Healy stopped using that particular drop-in after announcing Brown’s death from a car accident in June of 1992.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit the Hoosier Lottery Winners page or contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Mar. 2026
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In our roundup of travel news this week, why social bathhouses are a hot new wellness trend, the Portuguese chicken shop Chinese tourists are traveling thousands of miles to visit, plus travel chaos in the Middle East.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Public visitors greet family, world leaders In a move meant to reflect Jackson’s ethos, some members of the public who gathered outside the PUSH headquarters were allowed to enter the private service.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Here, visitors can tour the ornate New York State Capitol, explore the modernist Empire State Plaza, and catch a performance at The Egg, the city’s striking, spaceship-like performing arts venue.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Marlton's Greenwich Village location allows guests to avoid tourist hot spots like Midtown and Soho, positioning itself quietly between the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Alternatively, guests can take the Blue Line directly to the shopping center.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Kentucky Derby will be run in eight weeks, which allows plenty of time for considerable changes in the field.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Candidates for seats on county commissions and school boards qualified this week to run in this year’s election, setting the stage for some competitive primaries on May 19.—
Cassidy Alexander,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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