STOPPING (BY) Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

stopping (by)

verb

present participle of stop (by)

as in coming over

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Foster Griffin went from an unknown commodity coming over from Japan to an all-star before the Nationals traded him to the Cleveland Guardians.

— Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026
Just constantly sending me stuff, constantly showing up, constantly coming over, sitting down, talking to me.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming over

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There are some who plan to partake in all three days, others who will be dropping in for one night only.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
The 36-year-old Hubble is also dropping in orbit because of all the sun's recent outbursts and is expected to reenter the atmosphere in the 2030s if nothing is done.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dropping in

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While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026
Whenever either of them is absent, Estevao is very capable of stepping in.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of stepping in

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As a result, film production in the city has nosedived, dropping by nearly 50% in the past three years, according to the Wall Street Journal.

— Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
To an outsider dropping by for a convention or evening show, the nightlife might be intimidating.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

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