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
Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Singapore’s opulent skyline can be seen from some sections of its grandstands and the stadium can host multiple sports to international standards, including cricket with a drop-in pitch.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Designed as a drop-in solution, the company is working closely with leaders in the luxury fashion supply chain to ensure brands can embrace the offering on a global scale.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
According to Robert Lea of Space.com, mini-moons coming and going are relatively common, with several drop-ins occurring every decade.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
These easy bars are great for tailgates, fall homecoming, or drop-in guests.
—Jorie Nicole McDonald, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2024
Singapore’s opulent skyline can be seen from some sections of its grandstands and the stadium can host multiple sports to international standards, including cricket with a drop-in pitch.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Designed as a drop-in solution, the company is working closely with leaders in the luxury fashion supply chain to ensure brands can embrace the offering on a global scale.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
According to Robert Lea of Space.com, mini-moons coming and going are relatively common, with several drop-ins occurring every decade.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
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Verb
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Stephen Colbert, who was disappointed that he was not crowned yet again, was soon visited by Krasinki, as all winners do every year since Paul Rudd.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Keith McNally is sitting at a table in the back with his laptop, receiving visitors.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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More From Newsweek Vault: Online Banks vs. Traditional Banks: Learn the Differences As the family posed for photographs and collected their Halloween treats, an unexpected visitor arrived—local police officers, whose presence initially caused quite a stir.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Twice in recent months, when the check came, one of the guests has proclaimed that the group would treat the host.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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With 40% of his guests over the age of 55, Adamolekun wants his improvements to appeal to all generations.Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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“Drop in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drop%20in. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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