pronged

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adjective

ˈprȯŋd How to pronounce pronged (audio)
ˈpräŋd
Synonyms of prongednext
1
: having a usually specified number of prongs
—usually used in combination
a 3-pronged fork
2
: having a usually specified number of parts or approaches
a 2-pronged strategy

pronged

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past tense and past participle of prong entry 2

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The other part of the two-pronged attack is Michael Whetstone, Suzan Wexler and our entire art department, who have transformed the back lot at Warner Brothers into West Philly. — Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Today’s problem is the queen, and for that, Ormund has a multi-pronged strategy. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Gale said the two-pronged committee will incorporate recommendations that can be included in agreements for phases of the project that still need approval from the city. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronged

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1707, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pronged was in 1707

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