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verb

Definition of drop innext
as in to visit
to make a brief visit drop in any time—we're always home

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drop-in

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noun

ˈdräp-ˌin How to pronounce drop-in (audio)
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
Noun
In fact, all phone calls, emails, and even drop-in visits to the local Extension office are free, and many times, thanks to modern technology, a picture can suffice to help with a lawn problem. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Options open to the MCC include developing ‘drop-in’ pitches, grown and nurtured elsewhere on the Lord’s site before being moved in trays to the middle, or digging up a pitch entirely. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 9 June 2026 The additional room will also allow for drop-in daycare services, convenient to the parent visiting campus for class or coursework. — Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 8 June 2026 The eight band members first met at an open-mic session at the NAMI drop-in center in Oak Park, enjoying funk, R&B, jazz and blues. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
  1. visit
  2. visitor
  3. run in
  4. guest
Verb
  • Our firm’s community association attorneys encourage everyone to visit these sites to learn more about its activities and how to support them.
    — Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • Louisville's role as bourbon's home base keeps growing When visiting bourbon country, Louisville is typically a go-to jumping off point.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of visit
Noun
  • Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Food and drink The Monarch Club rooftop bar is one of the hotter tickets in town, with Detroiters and visitors alike queuing up in the hotel lobby to ride the Gothic elevators to the penthouse floor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of visitor
Verb
  • Cade Gibson and Tyler Zuber then gave up four runs in the sixth inning and John King another in the eighth before Miami put together that ninth-inning rally to end the losing streak.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • Herrera initially intended to run in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District to challenge Emanuel Cleaver.
    — Jack Harvel July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of run in
Noun
  • The Bite of Seattle Festival features hundreds of local vendors and live music performances, drawing 350,000 guests over three days, its website says.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • In a guest commentary from Blue Springs resident and mother of two Caitlyn Adams called forth research from non-profit public policy information organization Missouri Budget Project.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of guest

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