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
Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-working drop-in rate is $15 per day.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the Ocean Heights area, guests can experience Eclipse Racers, the cruise line’s first dueling mat racing waterslides, the drop-in body waterslide Aura Free Fall and The Wave raft slide for up to four guests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Healy stopped using that particular drop-in after announcing Brown’s death from a car accident in June of 1992.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The co-working drop-in rate is $15 per day.
—Alexa Stone
january 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Within the Ocean Heights area, guests can experience Eclipse Racers, the cruise line’s first dueling mat racing waterslides, the drop-in body waterslide Aura Free Fall and The Wave raft slide for up to four guests.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Those casual drop-ins quietly became a steady part of my week.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The woman entered the United States in August 2023 and was admitted as a tourist to visit San Antonio, and after that had multiple entries into the country, according to a criminal complaint against Wilkinson.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Famously diverse, the club draws in a mix of locals, visitors, and a strong contingent of regulars who are deeply embedded in Berlin's underground scene.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the years that followed, the Grand Métropole Hotel subsequently hosted a roster of prominent visitors, including famous actors such as Charlie Chaplin, who reportedly spent his honeymoon there.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This year’s guests include comic book artists and writers Dan Dougherty, Frank Fosco, Gavin Smith, Hilary Barta, Jason Muhr, Maria Wolf, Stuart Sayger, Josh Blaylock and Doug Rice.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Kuta said later this year, guests can expect an outdoor summer concert series, jazz nights, a fall festival, a teachers’ appreciation day and the Botanic Garden’s annual World of Orchids spring exhibit in May.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Savolainen played a huge role in Finland’s historic run in the 2019 hockey women’s world championship, in which the country made it to the final against the United States who, along with Canada, had previously dominated the competition and its gold medal matches.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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The junior right-hander gave up two runs in five innings with five strikeouts.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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