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Recent Examples of pronged
Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
For most of us, our home are our biggest investment, and subterranean termites may require a multi-pronged treatment approach.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The three-pronged approach tackles concerns about excessive profits, opaque rate-setting processes and discriminatory pricing practices that have left many Oklahomans feeling like they’re stuck in an increasingly hostile environment for consumers.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
This three-pronged stress test can operate as a remarkably effective filter.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The new three-pronged bridge connects Longhorn Shores, Canterbury Street and the Holly Shores peninsula, closing the full 10-mile loop of the Butler trail.
—Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
For most of us, our home are our biggest investment, and subterranean termites may require a multi-pronged treatment approach.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
The three-pronged approach tackles concerns about excessive profits, opaque rate-setting processes and discriminatory pricing practices that have left many Oklahomans feeling like they’re stuck in an increasingly hostile environment for consumers.
—Jeff Elkins, Oklahoman, 30 Jan. 2026
This three-pronged stress test can operate as a remarkably effective filter.
—Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronged
Adjective
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My parents were just children when they were wrested from their homes into tarpaper barracks surrounded by barbed wire.—
Julie Morita,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the First World War, neither Axis nor Allied generals fully appreciated the devastating effects of machine guns and barbed wire.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The silicon chip is perforated with rows of triangular holes—some 264 micrometers wide, others 99 µm in size.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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So too were perforated and extended earlobes, in older men and women hanging down well below their chins like fleshy rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But a few things stick out as incorrect: The costume Diplo is wearing in the video does not match the actual, taller and spikier grassy costumes worn during the show.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are silky, some are spikey, and some — like the one worn by stately maidservant Hero, played by Emma Corrin — look like handkerchiefs delicately dropped from a great height onto the head of its wearer.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The sidewalks were already frozen slick early in December, and my body was rigid from the jagged cold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kimberley Alpine Resort is surrounded by jagged peaks, and its car-free downtown feels like a snow globe, complete with a quaint look and quiet atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Large chains or spiked jewelry.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what to know before the potential shock of a spiked energy bill.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The World Design Organization has designated Frankfurt the 2026 World Design Capital, further thrusting it into the global zeitgeist.—
Diana Hubbell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Night Agent follows a cub FBI agent thrust into a political conspiracy with international implications.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, a Democratic candidate for governor, has said inequality starts at the federal level, where the tax code is riddled with loopholes.—
MIchael R. Blood,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The report was riddled with fake citations that appeared to be hallucinated by AI, which the White House attributed to formatting errors; HHS then corrected the report by removing the false citations and swapping in new references.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Witnesses said LaBeouf was thrown out of the bar for being aggressive, then punched someone several times outside.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When police intervened, multiple arrests were made, including a student who allegedly punched an officer, which required staples in the officer’s head to treat, according to police.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronged. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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