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
Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
The phenomenon recalls Clubhouse, a drop-in audio chat application introduced by Apple.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Two daytime drop-in centers will provide extended hours to homeless people: Lincoln Park Community Services at 1521 N. Sedgwick St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, as well as the Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W. Irving Park Road from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Over the past year, Samaritan Resource Center, the only drop-in center in East Orlando, has seen a dramatic increase in people in need of housing.
—Zeynep Portway, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Noun
An individual drop-in pass is $50 with four- to 12-pack bundles also available.
—Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
The phenomenon recalls Clubhouse, a drop-in audio chat application introduced by Apple.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Two daytime drop-in centers will provide extended hours to homeless people: Lincoln Park Community Services at 1521 N. Sedgwick St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, as well as the Broadway Youth Center at 1023 W. Irving Park Road from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Over the past year, Samaritan Resource Center, the only drop-in center in East Orlando, has seen a dramatic increase in people in need of housing.
—Zeynep Portway, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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For complete box office visit the League’s website.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, the foreign ministers from the Arab countries Rubio will visit already sent a letter to him earlier this month detailing their willingness to work with the Trump administration on a two-state solution, which the secretary has all but dismissed.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More than 650,000 visitors came to Lake Elmo Park Reserve in 2023, and the playground and swim pond are popular attractions.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the hurricanes, visitors could sign up for a membership starting at $9.99 a month.—
Gabrielle Calise Tampa Bay Times (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lamar will be taking the stage during the halftime show alongside special guest SZA, who also happens to be Drake's ex-girlfriend.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Leading international hotel groups are tasking fashion industry pros to reimagine everything from guest experiences to brand storytelling.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In beating Lakeville North, Shakopee scored six runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to go up 10-2.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sessions run in parallel, meaning participants will be unable to attend all discussions.—
Harry Booth / Paris,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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