as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
a prop kept the porch of the dilapidated house from collapsing
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Recent Examples of prop
Avoid reducing them to costumes or party props.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dirk Diggler’s prosthetic member was the year’s most notorious prop, the film spawned two soundtrack albums, and Heather Graham won an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Pitt wears a prop watch based on the Ingenieur SL Reference 1832, which Pitt designed in a three-way collaboration with IWC and Cloister Watch Company, a design studio in New York City.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for its callbacks, prop comedy, shadow casts, and more, the result is a powerful pop culture institution that’s created a mighty network of midnight movie fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Dirk Diggler’s prosthetic member was the year’s most notorious prop, the film spawned two soundtrack albums, and Heather Graham won an MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025
Pitt wears a prop watch based on the Ingenieur SL Reference 1832, which Pitt designed in a three-way collaboration with IWC and Cloister Watch Company, a design studio in New York City.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Known for its callbacks, prop comedy, shadow casts, and more, the result is a powerful pop culture institution that’s created a mighty network of midnight movie fans.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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Attendance is free with proceeds benefiting the Artisan Alliance at Wishing Spring scholarship, which offers continuing support to high school students who pursue the arts in college.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hoka Rincon 4 One of the most affordable options on our list, the Hoka Rincon 4 has earned high praise from shoppers for its considerable comfort, support, and cushion.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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The fear was that Jayden Daniels would be limited, that the brace on his left knee — or the knee itself — would hinder his running or his elusiveness, eliminate his quick cuts or somehow slow him down.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the reality that will be with the Cats all season was there, too, in the hallway outside the home team’s dressing room, as Aleksander Barkov moved slowly past, on crutches, his right knee in a brace.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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The compact kit comes with a generous 84-inch projector screen, tripod mount, stakes, ties, and a carrying case to hold it all.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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As pressure mounts from federal workers, military families and small businesses hit by the shutdown, Durbin said the path forward lies in negotiation, not blame.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin have been around for about half of the franchise’s existence — two long-time pillars on the back end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Van Epps has made his military service a central pillar of his campaign, featuring a Chinook helicopter on his campaign logo.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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Douglas, now a tech lead on scaling reinforcement learning at Anthropic, is both a friend and former roommate of Aschenbrenner’s who had conversations with him about the monograph.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps Hagens will arrive in the spring, but for the most part, reinforcements are not around the corner.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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