drop-ins

plural of drop-in
as in visitors
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-ins There was a time, not that long ago, when the average suburban street was full of unannounced drop-ins, the smell of burning charcoal, and scattered lawn chairs. John Mac Ghlionn, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026 There are only so many unannounced drop-ins by Oprah that a couple can take. John Ficarra, Air Mail, 29 Aug. 2026 Reformer drop-ins, by comparison, start at $35 and run up to $60. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 Bowery Hotel Technically a hotel, but the cocktail bar Gemma has become a magnet for celebrities passing through the Lower East Side — both as guests and as drop-ins. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 Launching April 28 as the channel’s flagship program, The Sebastian Maniscalco Show will feature Maniscalco alongside contributors like his longtime friend and comedian Pete Correale, plus celebrity drop-ins and recurring segments. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026 Milestone missions have historically received many drop-ins. Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026 For abiding calm and a belief in the future, there are drop-ins with veteran teacher Titti — the movie’s most endearing figure — who runs an after-school tutoring center for local schoolchildren. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Ample, cozy seating for drop-ins from teammates and family. Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • No visit to Lithfield is complete without a visit to The White Memorial Conservation Center, and in particular, the Little Pond Boardwalk, an elevated walkway that allows visitors to experience the wetland environment.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • According to information from Texas Legacy Realty, the H Mart Plaza developer, the area is a catalyst for growth and a destination, drawing visitors from throughout the DFW area.
    Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Conceived by the airline’s in-house team in collaboration with design agency MARKS Brandimage, the lounge will span two levels and offer seating for more than 400 guests.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Does a different pace affect how often callers complete an interaction?
    Pete Hanlon, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Multiple callers to 911 reported hearing a gunshot in the area, and witnesses provided information about male suspect who fired a handgun and fled from the scene, police said.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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