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
The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This rosy cider simmers for just 10 minutes, making a great choice for drop-in visitors or last-minute parties.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In-person visits are drop-in and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Made from a blend of recycled nylon and spandex, the leggings also include an adjustable interior infinity drawcord and a drop-in waistband pocket for storing personal items.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Many offer hourly drop-in rates, typically for $20/hour.
—The Denver Post, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
This rosy cider simmers for just 10 minutes, making a great choice for drop-in visitors or last-minute parties.
—Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
In-person visits are drop-in and handled on a first-come-first-serve basis.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Made from a blend of recycled nylon and spandex, the leggings also include an adjustable interior infinity drawcord and a drop-in waistband pocket for storing personal items.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025
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Verb
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Scott Bell, the secretary of the Happy Valley Community Association on K’gari, has been visiting the island on and off since the 1960s, and understands its appeal.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Germans, Britons And Americans Dominate Cruise passengers visiting Norway continue to come overwhelmingly from a handful of key markets.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both made a first period impact, with Boldy assisting on Minnesota’s goal, and Marchand scoring on the power play late in the first to give the visitors a 2-1 lead after one.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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The visitors went on a 17-7 run after that and turned 11 first-half turnovers for Cal Poly into 14 points on their way to a 46-34 halftime lead.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The four-time European champions face Olympiacos, who have eight points and are 24th, and could directly overtake their Greek guests with victory.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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For active pursuits, guests can take advantage of the ski valet service or the onsite golf simulator.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An errant shot by Cody Rhodes sent the referee to the ground as WWE officials ran in to stop the brawl before the match started.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Reich, a former quarterback himself who once stepped in as a backup to Jim Kelly for multiple Buffalo Bills playoff runs in the 1990s, has taken an interest in Stidham’s particular situation in Denver.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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