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
Sarah Wood González, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, each class has at least one requirement for secure implementation that makes drop-in replacement unsuitable.
—John Bruggeman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
From comments that the British public submitted to the National Health Service in response to a call for suggestions on ways to improve its care.
Tax the rich.
Establish drop-in centers in supermarkets.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Their initial answer came in the form of a drop-in center, one specializing in providing legal support to people filing medical claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But with drop-in options and open camps, some have tried to move away from the members-only exclusivity that was once standard.
—Sarah Wood González, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, each class has at least one requirement for secure implementation that makes drop-in replacement unsuitable.
—John Bruggeman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
From comments that the British public submitted to the National Health Service in response to a call for suggestions on ways to improve its care.
Tax the rich.
Establish drop-in centers in supermarkets.
—Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Their initial answer came in the form of a drop-in center, one specializing in providing legal support to people filing medical claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
—Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
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Though Luai didn't visit the set, Curtis said Shammas was always there to pick Lohan up after work.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Tackling gang activity, Roberta and Fernando partnered with the city’s Comin’ Up Gang Intervention program and visited families in their homes.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The wreaths laid at the ceremony to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day were placed on behalf of the city of Hanover, the Jewish community, political deputies, and victim associations in memory of the victims of the Holocaust in the presence of 150 visitors.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, residents and visitors with luggage or traveling in cars will have to show proof of an active hotel reservation or residency.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley, and Anne Wilson are among the special guests planned for the stadium run.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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To attend, guests must purchase a ticket, with all proceeds benefiting Altadena businesses impacted by the recent wildfire.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The two had a five-week run in the summer of 2023 and returned for eight weeks in 2024.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The former mayor announced a congressional run in May 2022 but ended up dropping out about two months later.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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