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
Bedrooms are explosions of gilt, silk and tassels, and filled with props such as elaborate costumes.
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Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The combo kit with extra batteries, charger, carry bag and six pairs of spare props retails at $499 but can currently be had for a hundred bucks off.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
The film had multiple technical challenges, but first and foremost was capturing three time periods, each requiring their own set design, wardrobe and props, and doing it all in three days of filming.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most striking were allegations that Navarro bought silicone pregnancy props and tracking devices.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
The combo kit with extra batteries, charger, carry bag and six pairs of spare props retails at $499 but can currently be had for a hundred bucks off.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
The film had multiple technical challenges, but first and foremost was capturing three time periods, each requiring their own set design, wardrobe and props, and doing it all in three days of filming.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps most striking were allegations that Navarro bought silicone pregnancy props and tracking devices.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
Noun
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The festival is funded in part by the city of Charlotte, with additional support from the Hispanic Federation.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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With French support all but evaporated, organizers scramble for alternative sources.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Isaac also continued to go through on-court drills Tuesday that included running back and forth and working on his hand-eye coordination while wearing a knee brace.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Harrell was again out at practice without a knee brace, working through individual periods with the other quarterbacks — but not a part of team activities or any live action, according to Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as pressure from customers and consumer advocates mounts on technology companies to cover rising energy costs tied to the AI infrastructure boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pair this mount with any Peak Design phone case.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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Markets now price in a greater chance of rate hikes by year-end than cuts, according to CME’s FedWatch tool, removing what had been a key pillar of the bull case for growth stocks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The upside of being a pillar in more titles as the Falcons move to 5A is high.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) emphasizes that helping fearful dogs requires patience and positive reinforcement.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tremblay’s survival likely owed in part to the four-point restraint and robust mounting of flight attendant jump seats, which are designed to withstand higher crash loads than standard passenger seats, according to safety experts.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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