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 No doubt, to a prop stylist, this would have seemed like the perfect reel to battle an abnormally large shark. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025 When not in a scene, cast members either circle or sit on the side of the stage, occasionally delivering pertinent props — a lot of liquor bottles, mostly — when necessary. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025 Unfortunately, the numbers on his props are so inflated that value is hard to come by in those markets. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 The Hulu documentary takes viewers inside the fateful day of Oct. 21, 2021 and the spectacle that followed Alec Baldwin, who fired the prop gun, and the case. — Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Mar. 2025 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
  • Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.
    — Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • For caregivers, consider how communities have created lifelines to showcase that support exists and that the journey does not have to be siloed.
    — Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of support
Noun
  • Prevent this by adding braces for support across the middle of each bed or installing several short, sturdy stakes along the bed’s length. Maximize sun exposure.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Though his brace against Southampton in the 2-1 win were his first goals since December 29, Strand Larsen is a goalscorer who is proving capable of bringing his clinical edge to England’s top tier.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of brace
Noun
  • As public pressure mounts, Khalil’s fate remains uncertain.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The club’s hierarchy will now hope the Champions League can provide the fans with some silverware this season as pressure mounts on Arteta’s shoulders.
    — Ben Church, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of mount
Noun
  • To combat these effects, conservation efforts, sustainable agriculture, and global restoration initiatives are essential to preserving forests as pillars of climate resilience and food sustainability.
    — Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While representing different pillars of hip-hop, 50 and Kanye have been pop-culture fixtures for more than two decades.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • There’s a fine line between lighting up people when it’s required while also giving positive reinforcement, and Bridges has figured out the formula to toeing it effectively, taking on the unenviable duty of being the person trying to keep everybody in check on the court.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
  • However, positive reinforcement is more than rewards.
    — Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of reinforcement
Noun
  • 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
  • The auto folding and unfolding feature works for vertical mounting, too.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 20 Feb. 2025
Definition of mounting

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