as in visits
to make a brief visit
I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back
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Recent Examples of drops by
For example, in metros like Dallas, Los Angeles, and Houston, active listings are 20–30% higher than earlier in the year, while competition drops by 30–40%.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Samsung’s 55-inch S90C OLED TV drops by $1,350, delivering rich colors, deep blacks, and ultra-low input lag that makes gaming and movie nights feel next-level.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Samsung’s 55-inch S90C OLED TV drops by $1,350, delivering rich colors, deep blacks, and ultra-low input lag that makes gaming and movie nights feel next-level.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops by
Verb
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Many people struggle to keep their health details organized, especially when doctor visits pile up.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The transfer from Tulsa blessed with a nice arm and fast feet has engineered two consecutive victories and will start his third consecutive game on Saturday night when Cal Poly of San Luis Obispo visits Hornet Stadium for a Big Sky Conference opener.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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But experts warn that the risks for sudden, dramatic drops in price remain.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jana’s video comes over 10 years after the family’s original reality show was canceled by TLC in July 2015.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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Noel comes over and takes the napkin and spoon from her and holds the napkin down to crotch level.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some fans got the impression that Hurts took over the play calls from first-year offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The technique calls for a player to use his fist to strike the ball at a downward angle, out and away from the body.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The move sent shockwaves through the wrestling world and marked the end of one of the most successful independent runs in modern history.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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No starter has allowed more than two runs in any game in that span.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Drops by.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drops%20by. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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