PRONGED Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of pronged

as in barbed

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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

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By the mid- to late 2000s—accelerated by the global financial crisis—data governance was thrust into the executive spotlight.

— Barney Krishnan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The entire Slusser family was thrust into the national spotlight in fall 2024 when Brooke decided to sign onto Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA, citing her experience at SJSU.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrust

Adjective

Menart’s script does a fine job of building out these jagged women with a sharp eye for the growing pains of flesh-and-bones relationships born from the seed of virtual connection.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
The lush valleys flanking the Teahupo’o coastline are full of drama, with towering, jagged peaks and vertiginous ridges—many far off the grid and only accessible via boat.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jagged

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Continue reading … TAKING A STAND — Ex-Seattle Times columnist explains resigning on the spot over spiked column.

— , FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Two of the goals (and eight points) came at even strength, and his even-strength goal share spiked (12-7, 63 percent) from late November through the end of December.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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