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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Bottles and jars are usually fine.
—Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Singleton rocked Bills star running back James Cook and jarred the ball free early to start the binge.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Able to fit 24 jars and bottles, this two-tier turntable perfectly stores spices in plain sight.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Bottles and jars are usually fine.
—Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Coaching Tenures Are Shrinking What makes those numbers jarring is that this wasn’t always the norm.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Singleton rocked Bills star running back James Cook and jarred the ball free early to start the binge.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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Allow ample distance between yourself and other vehicles, to avoid the risk of a collision if slippery conditions are encountered.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ivey shattered his left fibula in a collision with then-Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony, an injury that required nearly a year away from the court and multiple surgeries.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, Bruce Springsteen made a surprise appearance at a concert organized by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello in Minneapolis, an event that benefitted the families of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were both killed by federal officers last month.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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After all, the award show always delivers on surprises.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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The grittiness of this powder can cause the stone to lose its shine or have permanent scratches.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ho Jin's mom and self proclaimed dad bicker over his grandfather's books.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Much of the comedy in this action-comedy arrives via barbed exchanges between the constantly bickering James and Jonny.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Amid conflicting guidance, GLP-1 weight-loss trends and recent updates to dietary guidelines, navigating nutrition advice can feel overwhelming.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Voters conflicted over approach to immigration enforcement Some 4 of 10 voters in Evans’ district are Hispanic.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Director Ric Roman Waugh has a nice, gritty visual style and the fists and bullets land hard here, less stylish balletic and more thump thump.—
Mark Kennedy,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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His rapid success is hardly a shock to coach Tai Streets.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The struggle left several agents with bite wounds, scrapes and bruises that required medical treatment.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, the children have a lot of bruises, scrapes and cuts, all stuff that is easily managed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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