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 The performance ended with an excited full-force hug and both women jumping up and down excitedly as all four coaches gave them props. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The photographs represent the props tour guides use with visitors at these landmarks. — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 At the simulated encampment, on the ghostly former grounds of General Motors Korea (more real-life restructuring), Lee walked around with his art director, inspecting props. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 A couple dozen other lightsaber props will also be sold at the auction. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 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
  • Blue Origin also aims to produce nearly all its components and systems in-house, while maintaining support from external suppliers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Peter and Rebecca’s sister Lauren will serve as Rebecca’s support swimmer.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Messi bagged a brace in a matter of minutes, and the Five Stripes’ playoff hopes keep circling the drain.
    — Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There came a day over this summer, as Patrick Mahomes still wore a knee brace while throwing footballs, that the Chargers and Chiefs stood neck and neck in the market odds to win the AFC West title.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • Even the comfort and driving control knobs situated below the phone mount pull out and push back in.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The mount has a 10-year warranty and each module has five years.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • The three pillars of regenerative agriculture Here’s an easy way to picture it.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The collaboration falls during MCM’s 50th anniversary year and serves to reaffirm sport as a pillar of its history.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • But as that approach began to deliver diminishing returns, and freely available human data started to dry up, the labs have leaned much more on post-training and reinforcement learning.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The researchers trained the machine using reinforcement learning, enabling it to navigate obstacles and perform dynamic movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • 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
  • After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of mounting

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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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