DROPPING IN (ON) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping in (on)

verb

present participle of drop in (on)

as in visiting

to make a social call upon as long as we're in town, we should drop in on my aunt

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Before meaningful numbers of visitors arrive, somebody usually has to take the risk of building the accommodation, transportation, supply chains and services that make visiting possible.

— Thomas Despin, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Ole Miss is known as one of the most hospitable places in college football for visiting fans.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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This makes for another scene where actually seeing Hal and John show their work might’ve been helpful.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Jenkins said sextortion is another significant concern that can impact children with law enforcement seeing particularly serious impacts among teen boys.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

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