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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Gather your canning jars and give it a try.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce will help your family enjoy a comforting chicken casserole in under an hour.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Place the stems in a jar half full of water, and keep them on the counter.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Gather your canning jars and give it a try.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Verb
Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
Rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce will help your family enjoy a comforting chicken casserole in under an hour.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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In court Friday, Kazarian said her client suffered from an undiagnosed neurological disorder and may have experienced a seizure at the time of the collision.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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In reality, collisions in space are extremely rare but incredibly dangerous.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Everyone would remark on the crowdedness and the surprise of seeing him here and her too.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Living spaces are regularly stocked with detox snacks, and surprise gifts—such as paper lanterns to float across the pool—wait for guests each night on the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Then, let the paste sit for a few minutes before scrubbing away with a clean cloth to reveal like-new furniture with no superficial scratches.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The most obvious someone is Ross Colton, who has played well since returning to the lineup but has had two snakebitten seasons in a row and was a healthy scratch to start the playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Rollins and Breakker bickered over who was responsible for Breakker’s success.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The two get to bickering about her terrible track record, with Dennis hilariously failing to realize that this accusation includes him among the questionable men.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gray crafts a nuanced look at the chain of intergenerational expectations, at turns damning and self-reflective about how cultural self-preservation can conflict with the American justice system.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This is likely due to a high level of conflicting evidence and nutrition misinformation available online.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Retail’s hiring surge reflects growing optimism that consumers will keep spending in the face of economic shocks, Stahle said.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Strains of hantavirus can result in hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, characterized by fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, rapid progression to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, like in individuals on the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the World Health Organization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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At a June 12 protest, a federal agent shoved freelance journalist Anna Sophia Moltke to the ground, causing sprains on her left arm and leg and deep scrapes to her hip and knee that have since scarred.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Police said the victim sustained visible injuries to his hand and reported additional pain and possible scrapes to his shin.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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