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 its missing eye, the prop helped create a masterful jump scare in the film.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
During that same season, Robinson placed 13 daily fantasy sports over-line and under-line prop bets totaling $454 on parlays that included his own performance.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Get in your bets on the spread, moneyline, total and some of the following player props.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
No props are needed in Sakai’s conjuring circle of a stage, and Spencer Doughtie’s lights are given the space to sculpt striking tableaux out of the actors’ bodies in the void.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
During that same season, Robinson placed 13 daily fantasy sports over-line and under-line prop bets totaling $454 on parlays that included his own performance.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Get in your bets on the spread, moneyline, total and some of the following player props.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
No props are needed in Sakai’s conjuring circle of a stage, and Spencer Doughtie’s lights are given the space to sculpt striking tableaux out of the actors’ bodies in the void.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
Noun
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Real Madrid and Marseille last met back in the 2009-10 group stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored braces in both the home and away fixtures.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Knee braces are considered one of the most effective forms of treatment for the joint pain, but patients can find the braces uncomfortable, Uhlrich said.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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As public and political pressure mounts, schools must decide whether to back their teachers' or professors' right to speak freely or drop staff a couple of months into the school year.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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The outsized nature of HALA’s Series B round reflects the company’s desire to continue expanding its range of services and to reach more of the market – and to do so as quickly as possible as competition mounts up.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s ruling Labour party has made AI services and infrastructure, including large new data centers, a key pillar of its economic growth strategy, although the government has been criticized for tax policies that restrict the growth of its tech companies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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This broad participation stems from decades of policy, cultural reinforcement, and institutional support focused on access and engagement.—
Lisa Kidd Hunt,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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This pathway drives reward, motivation and behavior reinforcement.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 20 Sep. 2025.
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