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Definition of drop innext
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
Noun
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, 10 June 2026 Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely. Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026 The additional room will also allow for drop-in daycare services, convenient to the parent visiting campus for class or coursework. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 The eight band members first met at an open-mic session at the NAMI drop-in center in Oak Park, enjoying funk, R&B, jazz and blues. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
  • Many patients visit the renowned clinic looking for a third or fourth opinion, carting with them unsorted documents from external health systems.
    Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • The violence also prevented Migné and members of his coaching staff from visiting Haiti to scout or evaluate players in their home environment.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • July 19 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, when Atlanta welcomed athletes and visitors from around the world for one of the city’s defining moments.
    Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Athens, Mykonos and Santorini receive the majority of visitors, which doesn’t help with the overtourism Greece has been battling for years.
    Natalie B. Compton, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • During her time at Nike, Dos Santos also held roles such as senior director of merchandising for running in EMEA, merchandising director of women’s in emerging markets and women’s merchandising manager of EMEA.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor and is currently pursuing Graham Platner's former seat in the Senate, also commented on the shooting on Monday.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • As for the official calendar, Indian couturier Manish Malhotra, who dressed Karan Johar at this year’s Met Gala, is among the guest houses showing in Paris this season.
    Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • The ship can accommodate 5,610 guests at double occupancy, according to a cruise line fact sheet.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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