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 Crunchy, smoky, and a little addictive, this Chex mix appetizer is perfect for casual drop-ins and holiday parties alike. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-ins
Noun
  • When presented together and thought juxtapositionally, the works launch visitors onto an emotional pendulum that pivots from exhilaration to unease and distress.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • His vision was to feed a family of four for $20 and to welcome all visitors.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Golf carts shuttle guests around the property, which is more compact than the winding lanes convey, not to mention perfectly laid out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Upcoming guests include Dwayne Johnson, Demi Lovato, Colin Kaepernick, Chelsea Handler and more.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Three-person announcer booths can take years to gel; Benetti and his fellow play-by-play callers will have just hours to get everyone on the same page.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In a video posted on Facebook, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said that the scam involves callers contacting residents in Florida and all over the country pretending to be law enforcement.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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