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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But these days, a multi-pronged approach feels like the only way to survive. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The Parquet Courts frontman has launched the group Iconic Fugues with a two-pronged track that’s surely relatable to anyone who has a rose and a thorn of the past year. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 The two-pronged attack of pressure and man coverage gave the Steelers issues in New England. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Experts at iFixit broke into the stems using a hair dryer and a clamp, and found that Apple had switched from soldered batteries to pronged ones. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 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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