Definitions

drop by

[drahp-bahy] / ˈdrɑpˌbaɪ /

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call v.
come by v.
see v.
visit v.

VERB

call

Synonyms

STRONGEST

play see

STRONG

crash hit

WEAK

come by come over drop in fall by fall down look in on look up pop in run-in stop by stop in swing by

VERB

come by

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come over drop in

WEAK

call look in look in on look up meet pay a call pop in run-in see step in stop by visit

Antonyms

WEAK

give lose miss

VERB

see

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call conduct encounter lead meet receive show visit walk

STRONG

attend date direct escort pilot route shepherd steer usher

WEAK

associate with bear company come by come over consort with drop in go out with go with keep company with look up pop in run into speak to stop by stop in take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid cancel conceal

STRONG

neglect

WEAK

be blind ignore overlook turn loose

VERB

visit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call call on frequent hit inspect play see stay at talk tour

STRONG

chat converse crash dwell reside sojourn tarry

WEAK

come around come by drop in drop over go over to go to see look around look in on look up pay a call pay a visit to pop in stay with step in stop by stop off swing by take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore listen neglect refrain

STRONG

be quiet

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drop by

Canadian provinces' removal of US alcohol from liquor stores also saw exports of US spirits drop by over 70 percent.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

The US distillers association reported similar numbers - saying provincial bans have caused exports of American spirits to drop by more than 70%.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

The IEA now forecasts that demand will drop by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

Yes, some newcomers might drop by who weren’t aware of practices, but for the most part, Monday is about continuing preparation for a season that begins Aug. 20-22.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026

“There are dozens of Afghan restaurants, cafés, and shops. You can drop by, get a cup of tea, and hear the latest news.”

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

drop by

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