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
With just three weeks to pull it all together, Bella spent countless hours working on the set, costumes and props.
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Objects such as the popular Granny mannequin are considered props, not collection items, Anderson explained.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Choose a game and browse through the different props to find a likely result.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Every story element, in fact, is as a familiar stalwart of ’70s narratives, in the same way that sawn-off shotguns and polyester body shirts are props that embody an era.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
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Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025
Objects such as the popular Granny mannequin are considered props, not collection items, Anderson explained.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Choose a game and browse through the different props to find a likely result.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Every story element, in fact, is as a familiar stalwart of ’70s narratives, in the same way that sawn-off shotguns and polyester body shirts are props that embody an era.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next to her, Haley, 8, wore a denim jumpsuit and a headband, holding her arm in a brace.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bouton wore a back brace as an extra layer of protection for her spine and was allowed to continue playing sports.—
Dave Melton,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new data fueled bets on Fed rate cuts as political pressure mounts on the central bank.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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As pressure mounts, the White House says Trump still has confidence in Kennedy.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While dance and music are vital to flamenco, the festival showcases one of the pillars of the art form.—
Emily Cardenas,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sauropods are herbivores known for their very long necks, long tails, small head and pillar-like legs.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Applied Compute, a new startup focused on AI reinforcement learning that was founded by ex-OpenAI staffers, uses Mercor to provide datasets on specific topics, like finance.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The team traded for Ryan McMahon to replace DJ LeMahieu and brought in Jose Caballero as some reinforcement for Anthony Volpe.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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