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
Behind it, festive props and flickering lights add to the chaos.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of silently listening to her words, Bruce interacted with props on stage, stealing the audience’s attention.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In the image, the politician was seen holding up a prop surfboard that featured a big bite mark and fake blood.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
One consequence of their popularity has been the phenomenal rise of the same-game parlay, a bet where players combine multiple prop bets in a single game to create a wager with a potentially large payout.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Instead of silently listening to her words, Bruce interacted with props on stage, stealing the audience’s attention.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
In the image, the politician was seen holding up a prop surfboard that featured a big bite mark and fake blood.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
One consequence of their popularity has been the phenomenal rise of the same-game parlay, a bet where players combine multiple prop bets in a single game to create a wager with a potentially large payout.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Retraced, a digital platform for supply chain transparency and compliance, has entered a strategic partnership with Db Journey as the Scandinavian luggage label braces for Europe’s digital product passport era.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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In a photo shared by the fire department, passengers could be seen being assessed by first responders, with one wearing what appeared to be a neck brace.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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When staffing dips, the pressure mounts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Collectible design platform was founded in Brussels in 2018 and gained recognition for its finesse in linking pillars of design, art and fashion.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Bordered by antique wood pillar columns, the custom wood and glass front doors lead into a rotunda foyer displaying dark polished hardwood floors that run throughout the interiors.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Using deep reinforcement learning The new system uses deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to guide a robot, much like human hand-eye coordination.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Despite Pacheco being banged up, the Chiefs decided to stand pat at the deadline and not offer reinforcements for their star quarterback.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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