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

At street level, Cedilha is a low-lit, sexy neighborhood bistro drawing a very cool crowd of locals and visitors alike.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The 67th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened Wednesday across six waterfront venues, welcoming thousands of visitors for day one of what is billed as the world’s largest in-water boat exhibition.

— Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of visitors

Noun

One small disappointment was the lack of access to the loft in my deluxe studio, tucked so high under the shed roof that it was deemed unsafe to allow guests access by ladder.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
In Paolo Veronese’s The Wedding at Cana (1563), the Louvre’s largest painting, a miniature brown-and-white lapdog stands on the biblical banquet table, partaking of the lavish meal set out for the guests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of guests

Noun

Several callers reported that multiple individuals were involved in the altercation as well as a possible weapon.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026
So, there’s no disconnect on that front, as Shanahan has seen Purdy be one of the top signal callers in the game thus far through this undefeated start.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026