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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
this padded case should protect your laptop from the jars normally experienced while traveling
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the flow of her day was interrupted with the jar of an unexpected crisis
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings
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Recent Examples of jar
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Better to wrap truffles in a dry paper towel or two before placing that parcel in a glass jar in the fridge to maintain quality and prolong use.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
These are accompanied by jarring, discordant music tone outbursts accented with a vexing metallic buzz.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Noun
At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Better to wrap truffles in a dry paper towel or two before placing that parcel in a glass jar in the fridge to maintain quality and prolong use.
—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Verb
These silences can be jarring, snapping you out of yourself and back into the present.
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Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
These are accompanied by jarring, discordant music tone outbursts accented with a vexing metallic buzz.
—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
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The collision sent Bowie careening into a minivan parked nearby.
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Now, a team of researchers assessed this signal and found a feature in the gravitational waves represents the collective event horizon of the involved black holes at the very moment of that collision.
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The race to replace Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, who announced her retirement earlier this month, led to a surprise entry by a candidate with a familiar name.
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July 3 could bring shocks or surprises; just beware of being too risky or impulsive.
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Yet relief from a good scratch, in evolutionary terms, is positive feedback.
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Unlike Leviticus, Obsession and Backrooms didn’t build their audiences from scratch.
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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Ser Freddryk is conflicted, but ultimately obeys.
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Jackson, in her dissent, agreed, and said the majority misunderstood FIFRA's requirements, saying adding a cancer warning doesn't conflict with the law.
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Not long after, Jamison’s parents reported hearing a loud thump, as though someone had fallen, according to prosecutors.
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While playing Pragmata, the thump of approaching robots had solid directionality, and the weapon blasts had a good amount of low-end force.
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Cold water shock impairs breathing and can overwhelm even strong swimmers within seconds.
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Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared today a national holiday after the country’s soccer team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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Minor scrapes and blisters happen too often while traveling, and the ship's medical center is notoriously expensive for the little stuff that a bandage would fix.
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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