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 At an event cohosted by VF at the Design Museum in London, guests got a behind-the-scenes look at the costumes, puppets, props, and sets that went into making Wildwood. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026 The former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley recently pleaded guilty to manipulating his prop bets. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 The youngster replaced Feyi-Waboso, who was hurt from Angus Bell's hip-drop tackle that earned the prop 10 minutes in the sin-bin, and made an instant impact with a left-wing surge that set up Van Poortvliet’s try. — ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026 The event also included face painting, temporary tattoo stations, chalk art, music, dancing and photo ops with festive props and an eight-foot-tall La Catrina display. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 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 meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.
    — Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Analysts are warning that a strong Democratic showing in today’s midterms could drag down markets as investors brace for tougher tech oversight and tenser fiscal negotiations.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • With her tight perm, oversized glasses and thick outer-borough accent, Johansson’s Hester has a watchful unease as the dangers surrounding her family mount.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • This heater can be bought either alone or with a tripod, a roll cage or a ceiling mount.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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