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Recent Examples of pronged
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Founded on Shah’s belief that impact and profitability should coexist, AltMat’s approach is two-pronged.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 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
The proposal offers a three-pronged strategy for a better partnership between the city and the county.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
United’s initial concept design — drawn up by architects Foster + Partners — included a canopy but, as reported by The Athletic last month, fresh plans are now being considered which do not include the three-pronged structure.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Founded on Shah’s belief that impact and profitability should coexist, AltMat’s approach is two-pronged.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 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
The proposal offers a three-pronged strategy for a better partnership between the city and the county.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronged
Adjective
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The actress is clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver Aaron Sorkin’s barbed dialogue (though perhaps not as much as Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals the show as an explosive CIA functionary).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Watch this just for all the quick lands and barbed moments here alone.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following strict guidelines from its London studio, the physical presence of Phoebe Philo is a sleekly minimal space featuring glass display cases and bespoke furniture such as wooden display shelves and perforated steel chairs reminiscent of Space Age design.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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For the separator, small PET pieces the size of postage stamps were flattened and perforated with hot needles, optimizing current flow through the liquid electrolyte.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During his two-year spell in North London, Postecoglou also reveals the decidedly spikier side to his character.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Jasmine petals, one of my favorite floral notes, is given a spikier edge alongside Australian pink pepper, while raspberry and spun sugar add a pleasing sweetness without being too much.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The morning light casts jagged shadows across the pink stone, catching the saguaro spines and illuminating them like desert saints.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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According to one tale, the devil escaped from hell and formed the jagged peaks in one day’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As fans of Zaxbys' Zalads know, the Asian Zensation Zalad is one of the restaurant's healthiest lunch options with its combination of chicken, greens, crispy wonton strips, and slaw topped with a citrus-spiked vinaigrette.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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To portray the famous couple, Kourtney wore a mesh T-shirt, studded leather pants and a curly blonde wig, while the Blink-182 drummer wore a leather jacket, skinny jeans and a spiked black wig.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The minimally landscaped areas immediately around the house quickly give way to the arid landscape, the spiny shrubs and Joshua trees interspersed with several sculptures set against the undulating shadow lines of the distant mountains.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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Asked about his uni ice cream plate, Arizmendi said that was the kind of dish intended to challenge the diner’s idea of the taste and texture of the spiny shellfish.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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But Eras and now DWTS, on which he is partnered with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck, have thrust him into the spotlight.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s been a series of starts and stops with Lehrer’s case, which Emma claims is riddled with corruption.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bars and restaurants were already riddled with screens before everyone at the table also clutched one in their hand.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Pronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pronged. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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