STOPS (BY OR IN) Synonyms: 19 Similar Words

stops (by or in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stop (by or in)

as in visits

to make a brief visit stop by on your way to the game so we can go there together

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Anyone who frequently visits national parks knows that finding a luxe stay within 15 minutes of the park entrance is typically difficult, but this spot truly combines convenience with luxury.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Dortmund moved three points above Bayern, which visits Freiburg on Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Even with a couple of uncharacteristic drops in the second half, Jones finished with a game-high 69 receiving yards on five catches.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
In both cases, people with pre-existing hypertension experienced bigger drops in systolic and diastolic pressure than those with normal blood pressure.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops in

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Gino’s traditional family Christmas Eve turns into a bloody battle for survival when his long-dead grandma drops by and goes on a murderous rampage.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
Oh, and Nate (Nick Mohammad) drops by to visit Nelson Road — and take part in a reunion of the Diamond Dogs, who are called into duty when Roy asks for advice on being a new dad.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops by

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Ratliff calls Talarico the best person in the race before the video flips to Smith, who represented House District 92 in Tarrant County for eight terms, before leaving the House in January 2013.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Bhaghani calls Chesney’s pregame speech before UCLA’s win at Oregon his favorite so far this season.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

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