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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The concept of refrigerating or freezing her beloved jars wasn’t imaginable.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There’s always that moment, early on, when the hero or heroine realizes what’s happened to them and is cosmically jarred, hit by the awareness that there’s no going back.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The concept of refrigerating or freezing her beloved jars wasn’t imaginable.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
This includes liquids and liquidy things, such as any drink, yogurt, syrup, soup, jams and jellies, condiments, or anything jarred in oil, as well as spreadables like nut butters, pâté, creamy cheeses, frosting, and dips and spreads such as hummus.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
There’s always that moment, early on, when the hero or heroine realizes what’s happened to them and is cosmically jarred, hit by the awareness that there’s no going back.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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Delta noted that a member of the cabin crew was injured, with ABC News detailing that they were hospitalized with a minor knee injury from the collision.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some reports suggested that a wing on one of the aircraft had detached due to the collision.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s not exactly a surprise, considering Johnson’s latest outing is a specialty pic from A24, versus the sort of wide-appeal action movie The Rock is best known for.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Countless artists got their start at the venue, including Taylor Swift, who makes a surprise appearance at the Bluebird to the audience's shock and delight.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made from scratch-resistant ABS plastic, these bags are lightweight and durable and feel much higher-quality than their price suggests.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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From start to finish, buying this tiny home on Amazon is truly like building your dream home from scratch—all from the comfort of your computer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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That gave Congress more power but also offered it more opportunities to bicker and derail the budgetary process.—
Garret Martin,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the companies have bickered about the rise of streaming services, in which the media companies are investing billions of dollars and which lure away cable and satellite customers.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Daniels also said the bill could conflict with the higher education overhaul, Senate Bill 1, which prohibits universities from taking a position on controversial beliefs or policies.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is not expected to release its September jobs report this morning while the government is shut down, leaving employers to parse conflicting private-sector reports instead.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The dramatic thump of the ship’s four electromagnetic catapults which shoot them into the sky is constant and can be heard throughout the ship.—
Matthew Bodner,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox are in a good spot for their future, but their lineup clearly needs more thump.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Will his shooting and floater game give enough offensive jolt to add some real spacing around a roster that, even with Kevin Durant, seems notably deficient in terms of spacing?—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An economic jolt could be felt in a matter of days.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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This compact kit includes 276 pieces, covering everything from scrapes to unexpected travel mishaps.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The man suffered a broken foot and scrapes on his arms and legs, the statement said.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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