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
However, once heated, its electrical resistance drops by four orders of magnitude, turning it into a shield.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Magically, too, Michael drops by for a few bites.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Rodney’s mother drops by with a plate of homemade fish cakes.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In fact, Bain & Company research found that when a meeting includes more than seven people, decision quality drops by 10% per extra body.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The ever-dependable Jason Isbell drops by with the 400 Unit on March 6-7 at Salt Shed.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Samsung’s 55-inch S90C OLED TV drops by $1,320, delivering rich colors, deep blacks, and ultra-low input lag that makes gaming and movie nights feel next-level.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
While Robertson struggled with his ball placement and drops by his receivers, Hoover rose to the occasion in the elements to rebound from his multi-turnover performance against Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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%.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Magically, too, Michael drops by for a few bites.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Rodney’s mother drops by with a plate of homemade fish cakes.
—NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
In fact, Bain & Company research found that when a meeting includes more than seven people, decision quality drops by 10% per extra body.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
The ever-dependable Jason Isbell drops by with the 400 Unit on March 6-7 at Salt Shed.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Samsung’s 55-inch S90C OLED TV drops by $1,320, delivering rich colors, deep blacks, and ultra-low input lag that makes gaming and movie nights feel next-level.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
While Robertson struggled with his ball placement and drops by his receivers, Hoover rose to the occasion in the elements to rebound from his multi-turnover performance against Kansas State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2025
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%.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drops by
Verb
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Their son still visits but ignores the family’s special days.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
26 May 2026
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Things are getting hot in Kayce's love life, even after the widower mournfully visits the East Camp memorial to his beloved wife, Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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But with little substance beyond the scares, the genre became notorious for drastic second-weekend drops in ticket sales.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The former ice cream wizard at Antico Nuovo is now behind limited ice cream drops in West Hollywood.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This honor comes over a decade after you were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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But the message comes over the course of several years, not a couple minutes of gunfire.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The deal calls for about $57 million to be guaranteed for the five-time Pro Bowl selection.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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This is the first ES built around what Lexus calls a multi-pathway architecture, meaning the same body structure, exterior design, and interior layout can support hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Trojans added two more runs in the eighth.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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But the celebration in Colorado’s dugout was premature because the Dodgers scored four runs in the bottom of the frame.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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