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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Arsenal host Chelsea in the coming weeks, a two-pronged opportunity for both spoiling and redemption.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
The team developed a three-pronged framework that evaluates demand, feasibility, and benefits, aiming to help other cities replicate the system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
NuFace’s pronged microcurrent massager is a favorite among Vogue editors and celebrities alike—from Cynthia Erivo to Bella Hadid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This tool is, of course, best for those who only use a diffuser in their drying process, and its pronged diffuser style makes the dryer perfect for shorter or thinner hair types.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
The team developed a three-pronged framework that evaluates demand, feasibility, and benefits, aiming to help other cities replicate the system.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
NuFace’s pronged microcurrent massager is a favorite among Vogue editors and celebrities alike—from Cynthia Erivo to Bella Hadid.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
This tool is, of course, best for those who only use a diffuser in their drying process, and its pronged diffuser style makes the dryer perfect for shorter or thinner hair types.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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