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
Hutchins died on the set of Rust on Oct. 21, 2021 after a prop revolver went off while Baldwin, the film’s star and producer, was positioning it for a scene.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Two stars on the under, but prop players remember: Emeka Egbuka (+155 for a touchdown) gets the ball in big spots for Ohio State.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Marty Thomas, the video's props assistant, recalled the secretive atmosphere around the shoot.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Though the episode is the stuff of nightmares, Anne says that her father brought the dummy prop home — and the kids fell in love with it.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
Two stars on the under, but prop players remember: Emeka Egbuka (+155 for a touchdown) gets the ball in big spots for Ohio State.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Marty Thomas, the video's props assistant, recalled the secretive atmosphere around the shoot.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Though the episode is the stuff of nightmares, Anne says that her father brought the dummy prop home — and the kids fell in love with it.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Whitworth, a former offensive lineman who spent five seasons with the Rams, gave a speech at the State Farm Stadium, showing his support to the L.A. community.Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.Laura Schober, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, schools nationwide brace for clashes with immigration services if migrant families and students are targeted for deportation.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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Designed to be a serious chef’s kitchen, the space is outfitted with a BlueStar range, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, and plenty of light from In Common With orb pendants, Allied Maker orb flush mounts, and, for more precise culinary efforts, a Jieldé retractable sconce.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America.Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Working-class men without college degrees now constitute a pillar of the Republican base, which remains primarily white but increasingly includes Latino men, a majority of whom voted for Trump in 2024.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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By incorporating reinforcement learning, these models continuously adapt to changes in user roles and behaviors, refining their detection capabilities.Vishwanadham Mandala, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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His most pressing concern is getting a few reinforcements signed and in camp in the coming days to replace the six players who left.Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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The television show, which ran on NBC from 2012-2013, starred Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee and Christian Borle and followed them in their mounting of musicals for Broadway, including Bombshell, a fictional musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
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Apparently, during the harried month that passed between the recusal of Candidate Biden and the mounting of Candidate Harris, the campaign underwent a large image overhaul.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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