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 Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
The standout feature is the supportive footbed combined with a convenient drop-in heel, allowing for nearly hands-free slip-on and -off — a lifesaver for quickly getting out the door.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Duggan said the city increased the number of shelters and drop-in beds ahead of the winter but wants to ensure people know what services are available.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
There were beds available at a shelter just a few miles from the casino, according to Duggan, and a family drop-in shelter was opened on Dec. 16.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The seamless front is secure and camel toe-free, the drop-in side pocket on the right leg conveniently stores my phone, and the elastane and recycled polyester-blend fabric are wicking and breathable even in 95-degree Fahrenheit yoga classes.
—The Editors, Outside Online, 13 Feb. 2025
The standout feature is the supportive footbed combined with a convenient drop-in heel, allowing for nearly hands-free slip-on and -off — a lifesaver for quickly getting out the door.
—Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
Duggan said the city increased the number of shelters and drop-in beds ahead of the winter but wants to ensure people know what services are available.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2025
There were beds available at a shelter just a few miles from the casino, according to Duggan, and a family drop-in shelter was opened on Dec. 16.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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That’s why astrophotographers will likely visit dark sky destinations to take wide-angle shots of the sky and landscapes below, though close-ups through telescopes are possible from any location on the night side of Earth.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The group tries to recruit volunteers who live near the hospitals because magicians visit every other week, totaling 23 or 24 visits annually.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than 8 million international visitors are expected to come to the US for the monthlong tournament that kicks off in June 2026.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many visitors opt to take a scenic ferry ride to Peanut Island, a popular tourist attraction that houses a bunker built for President John F. Kennedy during the Cold War.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Instead of attempting a project recipe and trying to impress your guests, Ina suggests turning to the tried-and-true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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From cooking at home and on television to interviewing guests for his radio show, or piecing together the monthly magazine, the culinary creator and his team on Milk Street in Boston’s Flour and Grain Exchange building are still curious, still creating, and most certainly still cooking.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, the wife of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), hinted at a gubernatorial run in 2026.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Aztecs trailed by 18 in the first meeting with Wyoming and responded with a 20-0 run in the second half.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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