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
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
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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
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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While some calas are accessible by car, others can only be reached by a short hike—that’s where visitors will find the real magic and privacy.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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After commissioner questions, Scharf defended the project, arguing that the White House needed a larger and more elegant space to hold visitors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The main restaurant is over two levels joined by two long depth stairs; guests with limited mobility or in a wheelchair are seated in the upper dining room, as the lower dining room is not accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shanahan and Fangio are considered some of the best offensive and defensive play callers in the sport, and the matchup could decide who moves on to the divisional round.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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If possible, silence unknown callers and block voicemail-to-email transcription for unfamiliar numbers, since many scams now start with urgent callback messages rather than links.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drop-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop-ins. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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