PRONGED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of pronged

as in barbed

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verb

past tense of prong

as in perforated

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Adjective

This has always been a two-pronged answer, made possible by a single offseason move. — Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The multi-pronged initiative would hinge on the creation of a hospital referral program that would connect medical institutions with museums. — News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026 The Formation’s positioning is multi-pronged, but the three main pillars support a platform that is taking shape as a global community, an event business and professional network for women who love Formula 1. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 When hunting species like sunfish, orcas typically rely on a three-pronged strategy. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronged

Adjective

Up the other side of the ravine there is another fence, much like the first, but without the barbed wire.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
Light tubes, chains, scaffolds, chairs and a barbed wire table all made an appearance.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of barbed

Verb

When the sun hits Ferm Living’s perforated Dapple chairs at just the right angle, light supposedly scatters through the steel seat in an artistic way, letting a relaxed tranquility wash over your outdoor patio.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026
The Test Kitchen prefers perforated grill baskets ($30, Amazon).

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026

Definition of perforated

Adjective

Still, even with the Justice Department approving the WBD merger late last week without any concessions, the Paramount Skydance’s CEO’s happy face masked some spikey obstacles to the merger from overseas and in state houses over Ellison’s strategic bear hug with the ex-Apprentice host.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 June 2026
This will be a bumper quarter for oil and gas shareholders, who have always learned to stick it out through the doldrums for spikey periods like this.

— Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of spiky

Verb

Steven Black raised a piece of asphalt and, over and over, thrust it into Susan Watkins’ face.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Corbin uses cabbage as an anchor in his new and expanding Rolodex of flavors, thrusting it into the fire until the outer layers are blackened and frizzled.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrust

Adjective

Ragged, jagged or fluffy edges point to a Bristol Type 6 stool, meaning waste moved through the colon too fast for water to be absorbed properly.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Nepal is a country of jagged, towering peaks with sheer slopes sweeping down to narrow valleys, cut through by powerful rivers.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of jagged

Adjective

But Jessa Ramsay, an acquaintance of mine who works as a sales representative for a spiked coconut-water beverage , disagreed.

— Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … TAKING A STAND — Ex-Seattle Times columnist explains resigning on the spot over spiked column.

— , FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of spiked

Verb

The first arrest came in May 2025, after Rodriguez allegedly punched his father in the face when asked to turn off his loud music, according to court records.

— Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Police say Moore stole cash from a woman, then punched her and a second woman when he was confronted.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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