stop by
verb
stopped by; stopping by; stops by
informal
: to visit someone briefly
Feel free to stop by anytime.
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Oh, and Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis stopped by the Sweeney party.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
On your way out, ask your guide to stop by Pucara to learn about the symbolism of the town’s myriad ceramic bulls and meet with the artisan, César Lope Arapa, who makes them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
And judging by the steady stream of locals who stop by, that approach seems to be working.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Neighbors stop by to pay their respects, often leaving flowers and other mementos.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
On your way out, ask your guide to stop by Pucara to learn about the symbolism of the town’s myriad ceramic bulls and meet with the artisan, César Lope Arapa, who makes them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Stop by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20by. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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