stop by
phrasal verb
stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.
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Afterwards, stop by the pavilion just east of downtown that commemorates the Battle of Ringgold Gap with a statue and historical markers.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Jona Aben traveled all the way from the Netherlands and stopped by the Grand Canyon Lodge as part of a larger West Coast trip in June and July.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Here's everyone who stopped by the bash, sponsored by Starz, on Saturday night.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 27 July 2025
Not having these when stopped by federal law enforcement can lead to a misdemeanor and fines.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 July 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Jona Aben traveled all the way from the Netherlands and stopped by the Grand Canyon Lodge as part of a larger West Coast trip in June and July.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Here's everyone who stopped by the bash, sponsored by Starz, on Saturday night.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 27 July 2025
Not having these when stopped by federal law enforcement can lead to a misdemeanor and fines.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for stop by
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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