DROPPING IN (ON) Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

dropping in (on)

verb

present participle of drop in (on)

as in visiting

to make a social call upon as long as we're in town, we should drop in on my aunt

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Spending time on the patio becomes as much a part of the fun as visiting the falls itself.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Pulido tapped into core childhood memories of visiting family in Chihuahua to achieve just the right flavor and consistency.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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After seeing information about the National Day of Action online, Isabel Montano, a junior studying philosophy and economics, decided to take action at SIUE.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Forecasting the Field While Kehlani is a strong contender for the category, the R&B space has absolutely expanded, while seeing the return of some of R&B’s original icons.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

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