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
McMorrow is in the state Senate's Democratic leadership and has gained national recognition for a few viral moments in recent years, including bringing a Project 2025 prop to the party's national convention in 2024.
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CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
McMorrow is in the state Senate's Democratic leadership and has gained national recognition for a few viral moments in recent years, including bringing a Project 2025 prop to the party's national convention in 2024.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The sheer display of athleticism and creativity of a dunk with zero props or especially push-offs will always impress me more than someone who pushes off, even seeing just how ridiculous and difficult that dunk is.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Among the missing are Angus the bassist, Phyllis the mail-delivering puppet, Holstein, who was holding an intricate saxophone prop, and Dumont, who had a television stand.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
McMorrow is in the state Senate's Democratic leadership and has gained national recognition for a few viral moments in recent years, including bringing a Project 2025 prop to the party's national convention in 2024.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The sheer display of athleticism and creativity of a dunk with zero props or especially push-offs will always impress me more than someone who pushes off, even seeing just how ridiculous and difficult that dunk is.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Among the missing are Angus the bassist, Phyllis the mail-delivering puppet, Holstein, who was holding an intricate saxophone prop, and Dumont, who had a television stand.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
Noun
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Meyer does not have universal support in a fractured player and agent community.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The support for signaling an openness to a potential rate hike appears to be a significant shift from previous meetings.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Right-hander Jhony Brito, who underwent surgery to repair his flexor tendon and attach an internal UCL brace in May, has begun throwing off a mound.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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As tension mounts, suspicion turns inward to the team itself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Add a Sterling Check saute pan or casserole dish to your cookware with the brand’s signature pattern, add matching pillar candles to any room, or set the table with White Flower Market dinner plates and Royal English Garden plates for dessert in stunning floral patterns.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Rogers said another pillar of his housing plan is slashing regulatory barriers that make housing more expensive.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chiao is one of tens of thousands of experts working with Mercor, one of the companies that help manage reinforcement learning for major AI companies.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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From offensive line reinforcements to boosts to the wide receiver room and — as always — quarterbacks, our writers pick the biggest need for each NFL team now that the book on Super Bowl LX has closed and the offseason begins.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 22 Feb. 2026.
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