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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop-ins

Noun

Her wish list included healthy trees, an extra bedroom for visitors and a house that was either newly built or recently renovated.

— Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
This is immediately clear upon crossing the threshold, when the atmosphere takes on a futuristic tone, as a corridor of Ando’s signature industrial concrete and light wood lattices carries visitors deep inside the building.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of visitors

Noun

The hotel is already a below-the-radar hit in Japan’s creative scene, with guests ranging from household name artists to fashion industry insiders.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Before polls closed Tuesday evening, guests trickled into Stratton’s election night party at the Ramova.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

While officers were en route, additional callers reported hearing gunfire.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
But the Los Angeles Chargers have not engaged with callers in the past few weeks, according to league sources, despite being the only winless team in the NFL.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026