stop (by)

verb

Definition of stop (by)next
as in to run in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
  1. run in
  2. step in
  3. come over
  4. come by
Verb
  • Lula, who at 80 is one of the world's oldest heads of state, is running in his seventh presidential election.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The 28-year-old allowed a run in ⅔ of an inning Thursday in what was his only career postseason appearance.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • Now, that’s been shown to be behind other communities on new development, then the city must step in.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • His oldest sister stepped in, made his meals and went to school and doctor appointments with him.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of step in
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  • Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The ruling came over the objections of the court’s three liberal justices, who did not write a dissent.
    — Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • The wings come by the pound, the dips come in tubs, and the platters are sized for a living room packed with fans.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Support on the first leg of shows will come by way of Colton Bowlin, Dee White and Channing Wilson.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of come by
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