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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-ins
Noun
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The country is right in the middle of hosting a fantastic World Cup tournament -- one that has captured the hearts of foreign visitors from all over the world -- and is still soaking in their team's big win over Paraguay on Friday.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The Emergency Operations Center said in a statement that the approximately 1,690 guests staying at the resort were evacuated to other hotels and nearby housing facilities.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Meals are included for guests and offer a variety of options for all tastes and diets.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Multiple callers reported seeing a person enter the water, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Some callers expressed concern that the animals had been abandoned.—
Natasha Holt,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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