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
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
The pants feature two side drop-in pockets, which come in handy for holding onto your phone and other essentials.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
The company also offers drop-in coworking club memberships and meeting room access on demand.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
In fact, it's developed both a full standalone S1 toilet and a drop-in sealer kit designed to work with existing Cuddy and Cuddy Lite toilets, so current owners don't miss out on the latest toilet tech.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
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Noun
But the best feature, in my opinion, is the breathable shorts liner with side drop-in pockets large enough to fit your phone or a couple of tennis balls.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
The pants feature two side drop-in pockets, which come in handy for holding onto your phone and other essentials.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
The company also offers drop-in coworking club memberships and meeting room access on demand.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 22 May 2025
In fact, it's developed both a full standalone S1 toilet and a drop-in sealer kit designed to work with existing Cuddy and Cuddy Lite toilets, so current owners don't miss out on the latest toilet tech.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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The Norwalk Seaport Association and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society announced a trio of five-hour cruises to visit two of Connecticut’s most iconic lighthouses: Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island, according to the groups.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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In Thailand, Timbuktu only sends guests to elephant sanctuaries that their teams have personally visited and that are committed to safe and sustainable practices.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Noun
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This approach enhances your chances of converting visitors into customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The latest Trump order targeting visitors from 12 countries includes exemptions for certain athletes, including those traveling to the United States for major sporting events, and Wasserman was not worried about visa issues affecting the Games.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Three upgrades are available, and guests can arrive early or linger after their omakase to enjoy beer, wine, or sake (plus desserts) on the patio or front lawn.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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On the southern coast, the town of Mirissa is one of three areas where guests can see the congregation of Bryde’s, minke, humpback, and sperm whales.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Grapevine’s offense started strong with four runs in the first two innings.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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The Phillies’ offense exploded for six runs in the first inning this week at Rogers Centre, then mustered four runs over the subsequent 26 innings.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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