dropped in

past tense of drop in

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dropped in Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty Images The Supreme Court's job approval rating among all Americans has hit a record low, as support for the high court by Republicans sharply dropped in 2026, a new Gallup poll has found. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 July 2026 Trump’s approval rating has dropped in recent weeks and months amid the unpopular conflict in Iran and broad concerns about its effect on domestic prices. Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 During The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘s final episode, which aired on May 21, celebrities including Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston and Ryan Reynolds dropped in to deliver heartfelt tributes and to honor the 11 years Colbert spent as host. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 Ismael Saibari’s finish after 67 seconds — the earliest goal in this tournament — was brilliant before, as with their first game, Morocco’s energy dropped in the second half. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Gold watches on the secondary market have dropped in price since April, according to a new report from the Bloomberg Subdial Index. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 The biggest bombshell dropped in 2017. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Markets dropped in response, but only temporarily. Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 And Steyer’s spending spree was nowhere near the $1 billion that Michael Bloomberg dropped in just 104 days on his 2020 campaign for president. Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dropped in
Verb
  • The Athletic visited Xavi in his hometown to learn more about his incredible journey.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • Yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar finished second on the Champs-Élysées last year after being dropped by Wout van Aert on the final ascent of Montmartre.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Brown and Akinlolu both previously pleaded not guilty to those charges, and at a short hearing Friday, the pair pleaded guilty to a charge of affray, while the more serious charges were dropped by the court, the BBC reports.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Pulisic wound up for a kick on his right foot when a Belgian defender stepped in front of him.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
  • This is where celebrated guitar manufacturer Fender stepped in.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • Johnny then becomes bonded to a supernatural demon called the Spirit of Vengeance and is able to transform into a flaming, skeletal biker.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Josh Smead runs an architecture business called Liberty Design Development with his wife and hails from Liberty.
    Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor and is currently pursuing Graham Platner's former seat in the Senate, also commented on the shooting on Monday.
    Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
  • The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.
    Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026

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“Dropped in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropped%20in. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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