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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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Tatum initially visited the cemetery in an attempt to locate the grave of Florence Marie Rawls, an Army veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Batallion during World War 2.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The blast, which was heard miles away, came at a time when the area is typically crowded with hundreds of visitors attending court hearings.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Just a short walk away, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, millions of visitors each year pass by Klimt’s companion portrait of Lederer’s mother, Serena.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
11 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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At a moment of increasing niche-ification of the news media business, Axel Springer is running in the opposite direction.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Republicans in Washington are already buzzing about a likely Vance presidential run in 2028, even though the election is still three years away.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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