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 For more than 40 years, major film studios have stored movie reels, props and costumes 650 feet underground in a Hutchinson, Kansas, salt mine. —
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 Instead, Chinese Indonesian studio operators worked with Javanese painters to produce popular backdrops of local Indonesian landscapes—featuring scenery such as palm trees and volcanoes—with modern instruments like radios and motorboats serving as props. —H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026 The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Extra props here for the vivid contrast among the singers’ voices and for the Kool & the Gang-ish synth solo at the end. —Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prop
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026 Instead, Chinese Indonesian studio operators worked with Javanese painters to produce popular backdrops of local Indonesian landscapes—featuring scenery such as palm trees and volcanoes—with modern instruments like radios and motorboats serving as props. —H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 17 Apr. 2026 The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into. —Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026 Extra props here for the vivid contrast among the singers’ voices and for the Kool & the Gang-ish synth solo at the end. —Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prop
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.— Justin Papp, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alcaraz, who was sporting a brace on his wrist, opened up about his brilliant 2025 season, as well as his fitness hopes heading into the French Open next month, after being named Sportsman of the Year.— Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Scott has been working his way back from a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace operation in 2024.— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tehran's forces have also seized two commercial ships in the strait as tension between the countries mounts.— CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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At another point, pressure mounts to stamp one’s feet in protest at injustice and police misconduct.— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The two pillars of private markets have become deeply intertwined over the past decade, with direct lenders stepping in as a key financing engine for buyouts after banks retreated following the global financial crisis, according to industry veterans.— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Parents expressed sorrow at seeing a pillar of their children’s music journey gone too soon.— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The steel is a reinforcement of the ring’s architectural structure and draws from Rome’s ancient columns, while the gold exudes both warmth and definition.— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
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But no reinforcements were to arrive.— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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She had initially been involved in the mounting of two Picasso exhibitions at the Episcopal Palace of Málaga in 1992 and 1994.— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
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Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds.— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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