drop by

verb

Definition of drop bynext
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I'll either drop by on the way there or on the way back

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop by
  1. visit
  2. run in
  3. come by
Verb
  • Stephen Colbert, who was disappointed that he was not crowned yet again, was soon visited by Krasinki, as all winners do every year since Paul Rudd.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
  • To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of visit
Verb
  • Showbiz ran in Cher’s blood, as her mother was a struggling actress with bit parts in a number of TV series.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The musical transferred to Broadway after a run in the West End in the fall of 2022, where it was nominated for four Olivier Awards, including best musical.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of run in
Verb
  • The 49ers’ only divisional win this season came by outlasting the Seahawks 36-24 in a Thursday night, Oct. 10 visit to Seattle.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Google’s big push comes by way of Android 15 with a raft of new updates, while Samsung is arguably doing more, clamping down on sideloading, defaulting to maximum restrictions and pushing its Knox ecosystem as an alternative to Apple’s equivalent.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of come by
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