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
What are current props available?
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Margo gets props for starting the best rumor of the episode, which is that Dara is a madam.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Wear all white to this Holi party featuring Bollywood beats and neon face paint and props.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
What about the smaller props — the things most viewers would never consciously notice?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Margo gets props for starting the best rumor of the episode, which is that Dara is a madam.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Wear all white to this Holi party featuring Bollywood beats and neon face paint and props.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
What about the smaller props — the things most viewers would never consciously notice?
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Messi and Tadeo Allende each had a brace in that game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers left-hander, in the final stages of rehab from internal brace surgery on his elbow, will throw a 55-pitch bullpen on Tuesday, the equivalent of three innings.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The glitzy trio is set in a platinum mount for an additional touch of elegance, per the Cartier website.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The first are germanium pillars, which have a high refractive index.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Epoxy resins, meanwhile, serve as structural adhesives and protective coatings, and act as the primary matrix in carbon fiber components for wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, high-end sporting goods, and civil engineering reinforcements.—
Etiido Uko
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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And this is not the March to max out the credit card on those positions when reinforcements can be added in the draft.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 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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With concerns around privacy, algorithmic bias, and appropriate AI deployment mounting, competency around data ethics is paramount.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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