Synonyms of dropping by

dropping by

verb

present participle of drop by

as in visiting

to make a brief visit

I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• visiting
• running (over)
• running in
• stopping (by or in)
• coming over
• dropping in
• popping (in)
• coming by
• stepping in
• calling
• seeing
• looking up
• happening (by)
• hanging (at)
• barging (in)
• resorting (to)
• bopping (into)
• haunting
• frequenting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dropping by

To an outsider dropping by for a convention or evening show, the nightlife might be intimidating. — Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

In addition, reports suggest that Mexican tomato production declined after the agreement ended, with tomato imports dropping by 13% year over year. — Elizabeth Canales, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

The group also found that diagnoses of gambling disorders fell in the 11 states that did not legalize sports betting, with cases dropping by about 30% from 2018 to March 2026. — Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 26 June 2026

Although it’s credited to the core duo of Shabason and Krgovich, Four Days in June leans on a community of treasured collaborators; some are longtime members of the duo’s Toronto cohort and others outsiders dropping by. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026

Later, there might be friends dropping by or a meal packed up for an elderly neighbor. — Julie Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026

After dropping by around a full percentage point from January 2025 to January 2026 and after briefly hovering below the 6% mark as late as mid-April, rates here have dramatically reversed course. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 June 2026

Don’t leave without dropping by the rustic farm store to peruse body lotions and scrubs handcrafted onsite with the farm’s lavender essential oils. — Midwest Living, 11 June 2026

But natural gas use actually grew slightly in the first quarter, which meant coal took an even greater hit, with its use dropping by over 10 percent. — ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026