DROP-INS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

drop-ins

noun

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

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Noun

In October 2025, the government launched AutoGov through its TAMM app—a unified digital platform that centralizes over 1,000 smart government services for citizens, residents, businesses, and visitors in Abu Dhabi.

— Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Attendance at the downtown location fell year-over-year as visitors adjusted to the work.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of visitors

Noun

Back inside, a living area spanning just over 1,330 square feet offers spacious accommodation for up to 10 guests and four crew.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
His guests are often surprised to discover that the three-story stucco house was conceived in the Art Deco style.

— Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

Pollsters once universally considered live calling the Gold Standard of polls, but there’s no longer unanimity with far fewer people answering unknown callers.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
The actress Jennifer Seastone, who plays all the callers, appears on Rollerblades, or in a chicken costume.

— Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026