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drop-in

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noun

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
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 See all Example Sentences for drop in 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drop in
Verb
  • To purchase tickets online and for more information visit the show website.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • And with Uganda Airlines’ new direct flight from Heathrow to Entebbe, getting here, at least for UK visitors, is now a cinch.
    Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
  • As a culture of etiquette, Southern visitors know not to arrive anywhere empty-handed.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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