stop (by or in)

verb

Definition of stop (by or in)next
as in to visit
to make a brief visit stop by on your way to the game so we can go there together

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by or in)
  1. visit
  2. run in
  3. step in
  4. come over
Verb
  • To view the list of past winners, visit the Mega Millions website.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Parker even visited Skyline during her 2022 visit to Cincinnati.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of visit
Verb
  • Showbiz ran in Cher’s blood, as her mother was a struggling actress with bit parts in a number of TV series.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The musical transferred to Broadway after a run in the West End in the fall of 2022, where it was nominated for four Olivier Awards, including best musical.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of run in
Verb
  • Encourage Striding and Gliding The first strides forward will be a major step in this process.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Still, the idea of a 26-year-old with so few NHL games being able to step in and replace Bo Byram and Sean Walker as the club’s No. 5 defenseman was definitely a question mark when camp began.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Our family home growing up, there was always a huge spread of food when people were coming over.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Leite might not come over right away and Thornton can potentially be flipped to a contender, which would change the makeup of this team.
    Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of come over
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