stops (by)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stop (by)
as in drops by

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stops (by)
  1. drops by
  2. drops in
  3. comes over
  4. runs in
  5. comes by
  6. steps in
Verb
  • However, once heated, its electrical resistance drops by four orders of magnitude, turning it into a shield.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
  • Magically, too, Michael drops by for a few bites.
    — Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of drops by
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  • Most don’t run that long in the first place, and ones that do often have films that suffer significant drops in quality.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • In addition to ground units, air rescue teams were called in to perform water drops in an effort to control the fast-moving flames.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Definition of drops in
Verb
  • The hire comes over a year after former President Marlene Tromp took a new job at the University of Vermont and left the university.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • So Mary Travers comes over with Peter.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of comes over
Verb
  • The Royals scored five runs in the fifth, then added seven more in the seventh on their way to a 16-12 victory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • Sheehan at least did his job, holding the Diamondbacks to three runs in 5⅓ innings.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of runs in
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  • Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Sunday's rain chance comes by way of an isolated storm or two, with most being dry.
    — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of comes by
Verb
  • The neighborhood/area Daunt’s sits in the middle of Montauk’s classic motel zone, with the Plaza and restaurants and shops along Highway 27 a few steps in one direction and Kirby Park Beach in the other.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The developers will next prepare construction drawings and take other steps in anticipation of breaking ground in about two years.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of steps in
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