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 In one section of the video, Stewart works out a bit with a prop phone, suggesting to producers how to frame the segment. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Eventually the extras become props for elaborate trick-or-treat pretend play. — Bryn Beeder, The Conversation, 1 Nov. 2026 Maybe add a funny sign or other prop for the scarecrow to hold. — Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2026 Stewart was up there alone, with just a few pieces of furniture as props, some lights and smoke for effects. — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 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
  • Industry support When Corral’s exit from Movistar Plus was announced last year, there was an outpouring of anger, grief and concern from Spain’s creative community that is rarely afforded to a commissioning executive.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As the disease progresses, muscles deteriorate, limiting the ability to hold one’s head upright, sit without support, raise arms or even breathe.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • The husband grabbed the chest brace to hold him still, and for his gall received a strike to the arm from every tooth in the dog’s crazy, contorted face.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Gonsolin had internal brace surgery and didn’t sign until August.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Options include traditional frames (with over 50 styles to choose from), canvas prints, wood mounts, and framed canvases.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Sure, the pressure mounts, your hands get sweaty and things can go awry.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Matsui, a pillar of the Democratic establishment, has touted her experience in the House and record of delivering federal funding to the region.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For families There’s a comprehensive Ritz Kids program built around four pillars—nature, exploration, culture, and environment—with eco-workshops, nature walks, and babysitting available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • On Wednesday, nearly a week after the Salvadoran reinforcement began arriving, Haiti’s government finally publicly addressed the deployment.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • After detecting the model’s attempt to access the internet, OpenAI paused frontier reinforcement learning while engineers strengthened the systems containing its agents.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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