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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
pack the glass vase so that it won't fall victim to any hard jolts in transit
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the news of the CEO's sudden retirement was a jolt to us all
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks
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as in to yank
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
she jolted the door open with her elbow
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as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference
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Recent Examples of jolt
Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Many await further direction from the Fed Chair on inflation as more permanent tariffs take effect and Americans begin to feel the jolt from its repercussions.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 July 2025
Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Worsening inflation poses a political challenge for Trump, who as a candidate promised to immediately lower costs, but instead has engaged in a whipsawed frenzy of tariffs that have jolted businesses and consumers.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Noun
In a further jolt to the process of reviewing and recommending vaccines at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, another group of outside advisers to the agency was abruptly sidelined this week.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Many await further direction from the Fed Chair on inflation as more permanent tariffs take effect and Americans begin to feel the jolt from its repercussions.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 July 2025
Verb
The economy has been jolted by a series of policies from the Trump administration over the past 6 months - tariffs, immigrant deportations, DOGE cuts to government employees (and those with govt contracts), and tax cuts.
—Harry Holzer, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Worsening inflation poses a political challenge for Trump, who as a candidate promised to immediately lower costs, but instead has engaged in a whipsawed frenzy of tariffs that have jolted businesses and consumers.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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The bus was carrying 54 passengers, and the cause of the collision is still under investigation.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Following the Florida crash, Immigration and Customs Enforcement also arrested Singh’s brother, who was a passenger in Harjinder’s truck at the time of the collision.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kansas lost multiple games in devastating fashion last season, which was a surprise to many — including myself.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Another update fail and emergency fix has just been confirmed for Windows 11, as August’s critical security install appears to pack a nasty surprise for some PC users.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Ghana, the impact of rapid urbanization is shaking once-rural localities.—
Taeya Boi-Doku,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Aug. 2025
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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See, for example, Trump yanking the security clearances of former Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency director Chris Krebs for his defense of the 2020 election as securely run.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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This status explains why Moody’s Investors Service yanking away Washington’s last AAA rating in May didn’t tank the dollar.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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She was shocked at how quickly my labor progressed.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sanders' slide out of the first round shocked many, including Trump, who sent a post on Truth Social condemning the league's owners for passing on the quarterback.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Collins brings some thump to the four spot at no cost after next season.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Also, there's a heavy-duty undercarriage with twin wheels, showing that it is designed for carrier operations where the fighter tends to land on the deck with a pretty hard thump.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The revelation got the attention of the folks who make Pop-Tarts, who begged Swift to release her recipe, even taking out a full-page ad in this very newspaper asking for it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Among the revelations on the podcast: Swift collaborated with Sabrina Carpenter for a track.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Once the bullet had lodged itself in the soft flesh above its shoulder, the elephant shuddered and came to a stop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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All those sharp tool and drills are enough to make anyone shudder.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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