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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
  • Navigate the biodiverse backwaters of Choctawhatchee Bay or visit Destin, the perfect beach town for kiteboarding and snorkeling.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Southern Living recommends classing it up a bit while visiting Blowing Rock, however.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • After the Sox scored six runs in the first inning and led 8-2 after the third, most fans settled in for a postgame concert by country music star Cole Swindell.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Clark saw evidence of the league’s reach throughout Team USA’s run in Germany.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • Ryan, who came over to the Tigers in the deal that sent lefty ace Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking of dominating running backs, Kenneth Walker III, who came over from the Seahawks after winning Super Bowl MVP, looked like the best offseason addition.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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