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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
Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
My must is the cotton ball jar—a veiled storage option is always best, in this messy writer’s opinion.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The optics of the robot in the middle of an event aimed at fostering children’s education were jarring.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Remove from the heat and transfer the sauce to a lidded jar.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
My must is the cotton ball jar—a veiled storage option is always best, in this messy writer’s opinion.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Emma’s history is jarring, rooted in her uncomfortable experiences as a teenager.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
The optics of the robot in the middle of an event aimed at fostering children’s education were jarring.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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After the first collision, Beavers' truck continued north, rolled onto its left side, and hit the sound barrier wall on the right shoulder.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The surprise is that there’s an American city that has pursued a similar approach, and the greater surprise is that the city is Hoboken, New Jersey, better known as a post-industrial port and bedroom community across the Hudson River from Manhattan.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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But Beren is definitely a surprise.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Canucks called up goaltender Jiri Patera from Abbotsford of the AHL as the backup to replace Kevin Lankinen, who was a late scratch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Sources say all the sound and lighting had to be brought in from scratch for Mitski, at her team’s considerable expense.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the time of the invite, Congress was furiously bickering over a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, as Democrats refused to allocate funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pointing to elk heads mounted on the wall, the two jokingly bickered over who had bowhunted which.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Take point on an assignment as the sun conflicts Jupiter, but be aware of your bandwidth.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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The jury hearing Konig’s case must ultimately decide how much weight to give to the conflicting testimonies, which are at the heart of the trial.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The experimental jet, part of NASA’s Quesst mission, is designed to fly faster than the speed of sound while producing only a soft sonic thump instead of a disruptive boom.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the following months, painful shocks radiated through her chest and back.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Unlike past economic shocks to the system, such as the Great Recession or Covid, there will be fewer tools for the government to use to lessen the blow for businesses and consumers.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The victim, a 31-year-old man, had visible facial injuries, including scrapes, lacerations and swelling, and injuries indicative of being dragged on pavement, police wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another image showed just their hands, documenting his scrapes, redness and dirt in his wounds.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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