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
But underneath all the friendly hi-jinks and props, this is a cut-and-dry ad with a dual purpose: to make Drake richer and provide some image recovery after his catastrophic beef with Kendrick.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Even institutionalized: think props, costumes, special prices on jumbo bags of popcorn.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Focus on your unique value prop and stay aligned with your core mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The most notable odds movement on WNBA Draft props at BetMGM has been surrounding the TCU guard.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Even institutionalized: think props, costumes, special prices on jumbo bags of popcorn.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Focus on your unique value prop and stay aligned with your core mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The most notable odds movement on WNBA Draft props at BetMGM has been surrounding the TCU guard.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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There is also bipartisan support for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act to be located on the mall.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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The reverse fixture ended 6-3, with a brace for Luis Diaz (£7.5m).—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meteorologists issued flash flood warnings across north-central Texas as much of the central U.S. braces for a series of thunderstorms that threaten to spin up tornadoes, trigger flash flooding, and drop damaging, baseball-sized hail.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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As the costs of the trade war mount in both countries – expected to increase inflation in the U.S. and unemployment in China – the outcome will likely depend on which leader has the greater tolerance for the political costs of decoupling.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
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The episode is interspersed with clips of a home game against the Blue Jays in late June, in which the Red Sox mount a late comeback capped by Duran’s walk-off single.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Those pillars don’t change, but AI will influence how they are built.—
Hunter McMahon,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to the European Space Agency (ESA), a pillar of cold gas and dust 9.5 light-years tall is unfurling along the length of the new image.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Unlike traditional one-and-done training sessions, these tools provide continuous reinforcement through scalable, on-demand coaching.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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But a receiving group that struggled with drops last season still needs reinforcements.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Installation: The customer reviews don’t lie—even the best Murphy beds are a pain to install, and some even require a specific type of wall for proper mounting.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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Similar to Command Strips, the Tulip product will come with a few pieces of velcro tape for easy mounting.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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