pop (in)

verb

Definition of pop (in)next
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I just popped in to say hello

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pop (in)
  1. visit
  2. run in
  3. come over
Verb
  • The exhibition is an excellent excuse to visit Ciutadella with its warren of atmospheric streets, much as Son Ermità is the perfect excuse to visit, or return to, Menorca.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • While Lindsey Graham was focused on foreign policy and national security, having returned from a trip to Ukraine to visit President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a day before his death, his sister has vowed to focus on issues affecting South Carolinians.
    — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • Wasserman Schultz was sharply criticized by Black community leaders and the other four candidates, who are all African American, for running in this district.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Wasserman Schultz decided to run in the newly redrawn Florida 20th Congressional District, a majority-minority district.
    — Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • The 31-year-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The 31-yeare-old left-hander has been one of the best starters for Los Angeles since coming over from Toronto on May 17.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of come over
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“Pop (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pop%20%28in%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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