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
But underneath all the friendly hi-jinks and props, this is a cut-and-dry ad with a dual purpose: to make Drake richer and provide some image recovery after his catastrophic beef with Kendrick.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Even institutionalized: think props, costumes, special prices on jumbo bags of popcorn.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Focus on your unique value prop and stay aligned with your core mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The most notable odds movement on WNBA Draft props at BetMGM has been surrounding the TCU guard.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2025
Even institutionalized: think props, costumes, special prices on jumbo bags of popcorn.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025
Focus on your unique value prop and stay aligned with your core mission.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The most notable odds movement on WNBA Draft props at BetMGM has been surrounding the TCU guard.
—Max Meyer, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prop
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Their support means everything to me and reflects the strong foundation of my campaign.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Branscomb claimed his decision to appoint Michael Ruff as the party’s executive director caused both senators to threaten to withdraw support for the party.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Apr. 2025
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The groups said the administration was also reconsidering the tax and registration requirement of AR-style pistols equipped with stabilizing braces, an accessory that was legal for years until Biden’s ATF flipped on the issue as part of the former president’s bid to ban the firearms.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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The France forward has scored 19 goals and provided one assist in 23 games since January 3 and, after his brace against Leganes last weekend, has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 33 goals in his first season as a Madrid player.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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As the costs of the trade war mount in both countries – expected to increase inflation in the U.S. and unemployment in China – the outcome will likely depend on which leader has the greater tolerance for the political costs of decoupling.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
15 Apr. 2025
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The episode is interspersed with clips of a home game against the Blue Jays in late June, in which the Red Sox mount a late comeback capped by Duran’s walk-off single.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Unlike traditional one-and-done training sessions, these tools provide continuous reinforcement through scalable, on-demand coaching.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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But a receiving group that struggled with drops last season still needs reinforcements.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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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
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The auto folding and unfolding feature works for vertical mounting, too.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Prop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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