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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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The pot is refillable, although again, the jar alone should last months.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Never has a rocket’s upper stage been safely returned from orbit, in part because the jarring physics of plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere while traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour can easily rip a vehicle apart if not meticulously planned.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Make a simple brine of salt, sugar, vinegar and water, bring it to a boil and pour over the onions in a clean glass jar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
The pot is refillable, although again, the jar alone should last months.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
Something so jarring could only result in a glitch.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Never has a rocket’s upper stage been safely returned from orbit, in part because the jarring physics of plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere while traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour can easily rip a vehicle apart if not meticulously planned.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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An elementary school bus was involved in a collision on Ohio 125 at White Oak Road on Thursday, according to an email from West Clermont School Superintendent David Fultz.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Johnson County Jail, according to the post, and faces charges of arson of a place of worship, burglary of a building, theft of property and collision involving damage.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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There might be other surprise memories of that nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kunin returns after being a healthy scratch for the game against the Golden Knights.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Save as a collection on MyRecipes Made-from-scratch recipes are always great for sharing at the Church potluck, welcoming a new baby, or greeting new neighbors to the block.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair bicker and bond their way through the whimsical Panda Kingdom, a vibrant world that blends the everyday with the extraordinary, carrying animals and humans alike into something at once magical and mundane.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Roberts and Tim Robbins play American journalists in Paris who lose their luggage and bicker over a hotel room and then wind up in bed together.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Across the city, residents were conflicted about the federal operation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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All these conflicting emotions — grief and joy, birth and death — just collided.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a 480cc bass chamber however, for more satisfying low end thump indoors or out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Conjuring 2 is filled with sudden jolts, dog bells signaling danger, self-moving fire engine toys, and the infamous Crooked Man — all shot with cinematic tricks borrowed from '70s-era filmmaking.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Blood on Mateer’s pants didn’t make this look like a normal scrape.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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