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 Knicks used Alvarado in a variety of ways, most notably in spurts as a primary defender on Boston’s two-pronged scoring attack of All-Star starter Jaylen Brown and sixth man Payton Pritchard.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pronged. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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