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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National League teams visiting in 2025 should return in 2027, barring further changes to how MLB schedules games.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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Rubio is scheduled to visit El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama and the Dominican Republic.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
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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To attend, guests must purchase a ticket, with all proceeds benefiting Altadena businesses impacted by the recent wildfire.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ludovic De St Sernin was the guest designer for Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring/Summer 2025 Couture show... ...and brought his usual sensual flair to the off-shoulder gowns.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
31 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2025.
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