as in to visit
to make a brief visit
drop in any time—we're always home
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as in visitor
a person who visits another
we're having open house for New Year's, and drop-ins are welcome to come and go as they please
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Recent Examples of drop in
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Denver airport officials plan to open a small drop-in child care center in 2026 and are studying the possibility of opening another child care center that would serve more employees in the future.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
The exterior drop-in pockets keep larger items accessible, while the smaller interior pocket keeps valuables safe.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a community drop-in event called Checkmate’d that’s ideal for all skill levels.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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Noun
And there is even a monthly closed-door, drop-in Zoom support session.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Denver airport officials plan to open a small drop-in child care center in 2026 and are studying the possibility of opening another child care center that would serve more employees in the future.
—Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
The exterior drop-in pockets keep larger items accessible, while the smaller interior pocket keeps valuables safe.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
There’s also a community drop-in event called Checkmate’d that’s ideal for all skill levels.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Social workers have visited only one site so far, where about a dozen households are staying.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 July 2025
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The bespoke process, like my car and visit to the private office, is tailored to the individual.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Hotels, motels and short-term rental owners welcome artists, entrepreneurs, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Y, and Zers as well as visitors of all ages and backgrounds from dozens of countries around the world, for Austin's annual South by Southwest Conference and Festival.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The president, a frequent visitor to his golf resorts, was seen playing at the Trump Turnberry golf course in South Ayrshire, Scotland, over the weekend.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The stars both appeared in guest roles on Smallville, the coming-of-age take on the kid from Krypton, and the CW's Supergirl, which follows Superman's similarly super-powered cousin.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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He's also been a special guest on select dates of Jake Shane's tour, where he's been vulnerable — in more ways than one.—
Maya Pow,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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How many intelligent devices are running in your home right now?—
Rajesh Subramaniam,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The Padres scored six runs in four innings against Alcantara on May 28.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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