popped (in)

verb

past tense of pop (in)
as in visited
to make a brief visit I just popped in to say hello

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for popped (in)
  1. visited
  2. dropped in
  3. dropped by
  4. stepped in
  5. ran in
  6. called
  7. came over
Verb
  • The Athletic visited Xavi in his hometown to learn more about his incredible journey.
    — Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The family had recently visited Nashville where Jenn partnered with Old Town Trolley and the experience had been exceptional due to their accessible trolleys which had been smooth for five-year-old Jaden to use.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of visited
Verb
  • Trump’s approval rating has dropped in recent weeks and months amid the unpopular conflict in Iran and broad concerns about its effect on domestic prices.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
  • During The Late Show with Stephen Colbert‘s final episode, which aired on May 21, celebrities including Paul McCartney, Bryan Cranston and Ryan Reynolds dropped in to deliver heartfelt tributes and to honor the 11 years Colbert spent as host.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of dropped in
Verb
  • Yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar finished second on the Champs-Élysées last year after being dropped by Wout van Aert on the final ascent of Montmartre.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Brown and Akinlolu both previously pleaded not guilty to those charges, and at a short hearing Friday, the pair pleaded guilty to a charge of affray, while the more serious charges were dropped by the court, the BBC reports.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of dropped by
Verb
  • Pulisic wound up for a kick on his right foot when a Belgian defender stepped in front of him.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026
  • This is where celebrated guitar manufacturer Fender stepped in.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of stepped in
Verb
  • Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who ran in the Democratic primary for governor and is currently pursuing Graham Platner's former seat in the Senate, also commented on the shooting on Monday.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 July 2026
  • The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.
    — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Definition of ran in
Verb
  • Johnny then becomes bonded to a supernatural demon called the Spirit of Vengeance and is able to transform into a flaming, skeletal biker.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 26 July 2026
  • Josh Smead runs an architecture business called Liberty Design Development with his wife and hails from Liberty.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of called
Verb
  • While Grady was being interviewed, Caminero came over and spent some time with Maddox, who was wearing a Caminero jersey.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026
  • Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman came over to comfort the mother, Mercedes Martinez, and the couple got up and left the courtroom.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of came over
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