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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-ins
Noun
  • Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Organizers said Pittsburgh Yards was a natural fit for the celebration because of its connection to the Atlanta Beltline and accessibility for visitors arriving by bike or on foot.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The inaugural event began at Children's Hospital Colorado, where young patients attended a private fashion show featuring local designers, community leaders and special guests.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Finally, there is a TRRS Aux input for bidirectional audio, which can also be used for bringing in a backing track or even phone callers for a podcast.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • The hotline keeps the identities of callers private.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 21 June 2026

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“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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