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
Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Five Point Holistic Health in Logan Square is offering an election night drop-in Qigong class and $25 acupuncture aimed at helping people destress.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents of New Hampshire, where Presidential hopefuls often court diners at greasy spoons, have come to expect high-level politico drop-ins.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
In today’s culinary landscape, these ambitious but casual drop-in spaces are helping finance serious fine dining while building a following of younger guests who haven’t bought into tasting menus—yet.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Toilet Bowl and Tank Cleaners Clip-on and drop-in toilet bowl and tank cleaners can seem like an easy way to freshen up a toilet with every flush.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Five Point Holistic Health in Logan Square is offering an election night drop-in Qigong class and $25 acupuncture aimed at helping people destress.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Residents of New Hampshire, where Presidential hopefuls often court diners at greasy spoons, have come to expect high-level politico drop-ins.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
In today’s culinary landscape, these ambitious but casual drop-in spaces are helping finance serious fine dining while building a following of younger guests who haven’t bought into tasting menus—yet.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Scandrett, 6-3 and 200 pounds, chose the Razorbacks over Georgia Tech after visiting both schools.Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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As millions make preparations to travel for the holiday, knowledge of what conditions to expect while driving to visit friends and family also makes planning easier.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Winter visitors can experience the mountainkind lifestyle through a range of activities, from fat biking to cross-country skiing, while helping protect and preserve the environment.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, amid the breathtaking landscape, there's also the reality of tepid Montana temperatures in the winter that many visitors have had to contend with.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Multiple video compilations of the show's 15 seasons filled the episode, and a few celebrity guests joined to bid the show farewell.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cost: Tickets start at $35 Steve Cochran's New Year's Eve Comedy Show and Elton John tribute For the early birds, laugh along with the longtime WGN radio host and guests.Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Blue joined her for a flawlessly synchronized routine, reminding everyone that talent runs in this family.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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However, stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane stood up to be counted in Kohli's absence, scoring 112 in the first innings and hitting the winning run in the second knock.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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