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

The conical pronged device attaches to the end of your hair dryer or multistyler to help diffuse or disperse the airflow. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2026 The other part of the two-pronged attack is Michael Whetstone, Suzan Wexler and our entire art department, who have transformed the back lot at Warner Brothers into West Philly. — Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 Bessent described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of Islamic republic's ports. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Today’s problem is the queen, and for that, Ormund has a multi-pronged strategy. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pronged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronged

Adjective

The state oversees different types of facilities for kids in the justice system, ranging in security level from group homes to prisons surrounded by barbed wire.

— Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 25 Sep. 2026
Which is to say, this is more a barbed comedy of manners than a proper, elegant period piece.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of barbed

Verb

Arches made of brick and perforated metal panels will be constructed near the sidewalks.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Eschewing the classic perforated upper, the styles modeled by Grace include the Unfurgettable Vegan Suede and Vegan Suede Quilted clogs, which are lined with faux fur but can still be decorated with Jibbitz along the backstrap.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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

Davidson was thrust into a reality-TV world of prying paparazzi and untold media scrutiny.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
While William and Harry have so far declined to comment on their uncle’s book, Wharfe said there was an expectation that the 30-year anniversary of their mother’s death wold inevitably thrust her into the spotlight once again.

— Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of thrust

Adjective

Iris Law’s piecey pixie is parted to the side, with soft texture and a jagged, wispy bang for some edge.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
In South Africa’s northernmost province, under a cavernous expanse of jagged gray rock, lies a mineral treasure trove that could play a pivotal role in the country’s relationship with global superpowers.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of jagged

Adjective

The result is a diverse take on itameshi — think mentaiko spaghetti, sansho-spiked cacio e pepe, panko Milanese and yuzu spritzes — served with equal parts Italian dolce vita and Japanese hospitality.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Mac-and-cheese balls look like some form of weapon, covered with thorny points indicating a fry situation but looking more like a spiked flail.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of spiked

Verb

The fight was so violent that each one of them punched, scratched, bit and slapped the other, Linhardt said.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Fields came up behind Ezukanma, who was sitting on bench in the locker room looking at his phone, punched him in the head, and kicked him.

— Mac Engel September 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

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