prop

noun

ˈpräp How to pronounce prop (audio)
Definition of propnext
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 At an event cohosted by VF at the Design Museum in London, guests got a behind-the-scenes look at the costumes, puppets, props, and sets that went into making Wildwood. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026 The former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley recently pleaded guilty to manipulating his prop bets. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 The youngster replaced Feyi-Waboso, who was hurt from Angus Bell's hip-drop tackle that earned the prop 10 minutes in the sin-bin, and made an instant impact with a left-wing surge that set up Van Poortvliet’s try. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 The event also included face painting, temporary tattoo stations, chalk art, music, dancing and photo ops with festive props and an eight-foot-tall La Catrina display. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
  1. support
  2. brace
  3. mount
  4. pillar
  5. reinforcement
  6. mounting
Noun
  • So the players, coaches and support personnel deplaned and the team’s bus driver — who had already started the return trip to Lawrence — turned around and came back to Topeka.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.
    — Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Analysts are warning that a strong Democratic showing in today’s midterms could drag down markets as investors brace for tougher tech oversight and tenser fiscal negotiations.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Onboard specs include a 6,000-mAh battery rated for up to six hours, 64 GB of storage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and an alt-azimuth mount that supports equatorial tracking mode.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026
  • With her tight perm, oversized glasses and thick outer-borough accent, Johansson’s Hester has a watchful unease as the dangers surrounding her family mount.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • More news Women killed in North Hollywood Metro station crash revered as pillars of the community.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Retail media has quickly evolved from a promising growth channel into a central pillar of modern marketing strategies.
    — Michele Harrison, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • With closer Raisel Iglesias a free agent, the Braves were in the market for late-inning reinforcements.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Alterra turns clinicians’ assessments into scoring criteria and rewards used in reinforcement learning, which encourages models to repeat stronger decisions and avoid behaviors experts have flagged as unsafe.
    — Wen Shao, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • Footsteps drum up and down the staircase as the remaining performers in this Saturday competition rehearse their routines, nerves and excitement mounting.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of mounting

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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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