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
  • The program aims to strengthen the military’s ability to gather information and support operations from orbit.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • And although Senate Democrats are in the majority, Senate Republicans can still use the filibuster to block almost every bill that lacks bipartisan support.
    — Thomas Kahn, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 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
  • What Solar Eclipses Reveal About the Corona On the Pico Trigaza mountain in Spain, two postgraduate researchers used a laser to get a rough, initial alignment for the tracking mount of an optical instrument.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Crowley made defending Medicaid funding and preserving affordable housing central pillars of his platform.
    — Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Beyond reducing cash returns to shareholders, this sharp contraction in buybacks threatens a key pillar supporting tech stock valuations over the long term.
    — , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • The model generated driving trajectories with competitive benchmark performance, while reinforcement learning further improved its planning results.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Cronin and his staff added reinforcements in the backcourt after the departure of Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent to Louisiana State.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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