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stop (by or in)

verb

Definition of stop (by or in)next
as in to visit
to make a brief visit stop by on your way to the game so we can go there together

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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by or in)
  1. visit
  2. run in
  3. step in
  4. 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
  • Dave Alston rushed for 126 yards and scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • For the second straight day, the Sox scored multiple runs in the first inning.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of run in
Verb
  • His August appointment at The Resurrection Project represented one more step in a long journey.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • However, Ore Energy co-founder and CEO Aytac Yilmaz believes this is where iron-air batteries could step in.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of step 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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“Stop (by or in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%20or%20in%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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