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 The costumes and props were as big as the beats and grooves as the band powered through what was no doubt the most over-the-top theatrical event of the 2026 Outside Lands. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Instead, the prop maker’s take mirrors the cleaner ships, like the Millennium Falcon in the Solo film. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Some player props should cash easily, and some of the division bets will hopefully pay off. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Both models forgo the four horizontal propellers utilized by quadcopters, replacing them with just two larger props. — New Atlas, 10 Aug. 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
  • Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Jiang’s era saw China’s economy charge ahead and open up to the world, culminating with the country joining the World Trade Organization – with US support – in 2001.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
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  • The 20-year-old’s delightful run to set up Switzerland’s opening goal against Algeria at the World Cup, on their way to a last-32 win, was a highlights-reel moment, as was his brace against Bosnia & Herzegovina.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The image showed a younger Bloom wearing a back brace while riding a bicycle.
    — Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of brace
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  • More news The LAX people mover is 99% done, but uncertainty mounts near deadline.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • As the pressure mounts, their perfectionism is challenged by a fellow dancer.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
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  • Webb later revisited the region in infrared, seeing through more of the dust and revealing stars hidden inside and behind the pillars.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Washington and Beijing also appear to be making no progress towards building a pillar of their trade truce, a bilateral board of investment, the head of a top US business group told the South China Morning Post.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pillar
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  • The power of variable ratio reinforcement attracts and retains gamblers in a way blackjack, roulette, or craps do not.
    — Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Fortunately for the Yanks, some reinforcements are expected back before Judge’s unspecified return.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • 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
  • After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of mounting

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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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