STOP (BY OR IN) Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

stop (by or in)

verb

Definition of stop (by or in)

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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Cooper, for his part, acts all scared when Kat mentions visiting him and Gen in Fort Lauderdale.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Your audience may form an impression of your organization without ever visiting your home page.

— Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of visit

Verb

Kam Moore stepped in at linebacker for Robert Stephens III, who went down with a lower leg injury in the first half.

— Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
The Kings are also counting on young forwards Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere, both 24, to take the next step in their development.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of step in

Verb

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

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