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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This specific prop was further modified with a custom blade-mounting system that facilitated the installation of a wooden rod; the rod served as the blade during the choreographed fight scenes and made the physical, on-camera dueling possible.
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 July 2025
The giant prop experienced a serious malfunction during the pop star’s show in San Francisco.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Actual furniture, like doors and benches, usually enhanced a performance, but handheld props could veer into clumsy-and-unnecessary territory.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 20 July 2025
Katy Perry had a near-disastrous moment at her San Francisco concert Friday as the singer’s giant butterfly prop plunged several feet while the singer was riding on it.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 July 2025
The giant prop experienced a serious malfunction during the pop star’s show in San Francisco.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 July 2025
Actual furniture, like doors and benches, usually enhanced a performance, but handheld props could veer into clumsy-and-unnecessary territory.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 20 July 2025
Katy Perry had a near-disastrous moment at her San Francisco concert Friday as the singer’s giant butterfly prop plunged several feet while the singer was riding on it.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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The Kanwar Yatra passes through the northern states that form the bedrock of support for Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, which critics accuse of attacking the secular ideals enshrined in India’s constitution.—
Aishwarya S. Iyer,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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In the two months that followed, the athlete was in a neck brace and was limited to minimal movement, per the doctor's request.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The evidence for the health benefits of braces has never been very strong.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Trump also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony, as pressure mounts from both critics and supporters demanding transparency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008 on Tuesday as concerns about fiscal spending mount ahead of an upper house election.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Hogan, a pillar of the wrestling world for decades, died July 24.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Similarly, on immigration, a central pillar of Trump's platform, approval dropped from 47 percent to 44 percent, while disapproval remained at 50 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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The first shots were exchanged in May, prompting the reinforcement of the border.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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The New York Yankees have a reinforcement on the way ahead of their postseason push.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 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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Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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