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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
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
In one jarring development the show’s tone has no idea how to contain, a recruit dies of exhaustion while pushing himself too hard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 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
The anise nose can be a little jarring with too heavy of a dose.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
In one jarring development the show’s tone has no idea how to contain, a recruit dies of exhaustion while pushing himself too hard.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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Until Thursday, the exact length of the tugboat involved in the fatal collision was unknown as the Coast Guard did not release the name of the vessel.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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According to the Standard, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has reported more than 880 self-driving car collisions to date.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oprah Winfrey dubbed these pajamas one of her favorite things last year, which comes as no surprise, as the brand has been an Oprah’s Favorite Things list mainstay through the years.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The blackout should come as little surprise to YouTube TV subscribers, who for the last week have seen announcements warning of a stalemate.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
31 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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The result is that the sonic boom becomes a sonic thump of 60 dB to 80 dB, or about that of a car door closing for those on the ground.—
David Szondy
October 28,
New Atlas,
28 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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