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
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The solution is a two-pronged approach 1) to control the ants and 2) to wash away the scale, mealy bugs, and aphids.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Cut to 2025 and the past few weeks and the two ex-buddies and business partners are attacking each other and their respective companies in multi-pronged multi-million dollar lawsuits and bankruptcy proceedings over who pulled a fast one on who, how, and for how much.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
An initiative-taking, multi-pronged response is essential for our collective security.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, CSU unveiled a three-pronged approach in funding with the creation of the Ram Athletic Fund and the McGraw Society in addition to already-existing sport-specific funds.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Cut to 2025 and the past few weeks and the two ex-buddies and business partners are attacking each other and their respective companies in multi-pronged multi-million dollar lawsuits and bankruptcy proceedings over who pulled a fast one on who, how, and for how much.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
An initiative-taking, multi-pronged response is essential for our collective security.
—Denis Mandich, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Earlier this year, CSU unveiled a three-pronged approach in funding with the creation of the Ram Athletic Fund and the McGraw Society in addition to already-existing sport-specific funds.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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