prop up
phrasal verb
propped up; propping up; props up
1
: to stop (something) from falling or slipping by placing something under or against it
We propped up the beams with long boards.
propped the plant stems up
2
: to give help, encouragement, or support to (someone)
His faith propped him up in times of crisis.
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But while overall buyer demand has faded, new home construction has helped prop up housing market values in Sun Belt markets, Zillow found.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Picture pool days sprawling out on your outdoor sofa with one of these sunny pillows supporting your head or propping up a book.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The kickstand can stay open at various angles, allowing the iPhone to be propped up on its own.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Turn on any available fans and prop up the couch cushions to promote airflow.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Picture pool days sprawling out on your outdoor sofa with one of these sunny pillows supporting your head or propping up a book.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
The kickstand can stay open at various angles, allowing the iPhone to be propped up on its own.
—Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Turn on any available fans and prop up the couch cushions to promote airflow.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prop up
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“Prop up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prop%20up. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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