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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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Their brain power — and money — will be a powerful tool in helping jolt San Francisco’s downtown back to life, Lurie said.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The second jolt comes from a shocking act of violence that triggers the title card some 33 minutes into the movie.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2025
When Minnesota needed a jolt of energy, Finch turned to rookie wing Terence Shannon Jr.
So often, depth is thought of as a mode of spreading out minutes to keep players fresh.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2025
Verb
Last month, Kering said Balenciaga’s star designer Demna would become the new artistic director of Gucci, tasked with jolting the Italian fashion house out of its doldrums with a gust of strong creativity.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Their brain power — and money — will be a powerful tool in helping jolt San Francisco’s downtown back to life, Lurie said.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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This was a post-optimistic world where new exciting collisions in biology had blossomed.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Read, 45, of Mansfield faces charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence, and leaving the scene of a collision causing death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2025
Noun
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His selection by the 133 cardinals in the two-day conclave to choose the late Pope Francis' successor came as a surprise to papal experts and onlookers, who did not expect an American to emerge victorious.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The brief declaration about Kidman comes as no surprise to this reporter.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
Verb
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant Phoenix's drama with Ice Spice must've stirred too much after the season 3 queen clapped back against the guest judge's Main Stage critiques about her icon status, but the Drag Race OG hopes the rapper isn't too shaken in the aftermath.—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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What are we supposed to cling to when the ground is shaking?—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The global economy had been yanked in every direction, nonstop, for weeks.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2025
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His childhood home in Dolton happened to be on the market on the day of his election, but it was quickly yanked off when the owner heard the exciting news.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The post shocked many people and quickly garnered hundreds of outraged comments from readers telling the woman not to do it.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Gabriel Saez Coming in as a huge longshot, 46 1/2-1 final odds, Mr. Big News nearly shocked the world by finishing third in the 2020 Derby.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the revelations about Montgomery and the feds’ suspicion about another straw donor scheme, the documents reveal FBI agents accused Adams of lying about one of his personal cellphones.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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But the revelations that emerge, such as which comedian has a surprising level of artistic talent or a particularly creative approach to problem-solving, are more than just hilarious.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
Verb
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One shudders to think how Ross, whom Grant divorced in 1929, and who died in 1951, would have reacted to so echoing a lack.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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The sound seemed to shudder like a pot about to blow its lid.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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