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
Since each comic scheduled for the night was allocated 10 minutes, Montoya decided to bump a performer and split the four drop-ins into five minutes each — two early on, and the last two at the end of the night.
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Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Elevate offers memberships, class packages and drop-ins at 5965 Village Way, Suite E 202.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Tailgates are one of the few social events at which unexpected drop-ins are actually expected.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Hollywood drop-ins were dime a dozen in Agrestic, Ren Mar, and wherever else the Botwins set up shop.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
Elevate offers memberships, class packages and drop-ins at 5965 Village Way, Suite E 202.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Tailgates are one of the few social events at which unexpected drop-ins are actually expected.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
Hollywood drop-ins were dime a dozen in Agrestic, Ren Mar, and wherever else the Botwins set up shop.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-ins
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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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both types of guests are no doubt drawn by the ultra-premium wellness offerings at the Guerlain Wellness Spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips smartphone app, and callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Photographers and video callers will appreciate the 13MP rear camera and 9MP front camera, while audiophiles can enjoy immersive sound from its eight speakers.—
The PCMag Editorial Team,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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