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
  • During her time at Nike, Dos Santos also held roles such as senior director of merchandising for running in EMEA, merchandising director of women’s in emerging markets and women’s merchandising manager of EMEA.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of run in
Verb
  • In 2019, when the Fed was shrinking its balance sheet, the cushion of reserves available in the banking system dropped, leading to a spike in overnight lending rates that forced the central bank to step in and add liquidity back into markets.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Linked Learning steps in by partnering with schools and guiding students on how to earn college credit through dual community college enrollment, internships and industry certifications.
    — Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of step in
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  • Popular drag performer Trixie Mattel has signed with CAA for representation, except in audio work, after coming over from UTA.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The team already has 13 home runs this month, the second most in MLB, with nine coming over the first two games of the series against the Mets.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of come over
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  • Garbrandt, once an undefeated bantamweight king, now holds a 15-8 record, with most losses coming by finish.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Just a couple of hours later, the user commented that someone came by the dumpster and retrieved the documents.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Definition of come by
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