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jarred

verb

past tense of jar
1
as in bickered
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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2
as in clashed
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 jarred Sneed’s crucial hit on Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers in the 2023 AFC Championship Game jarred the ball loose. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 No-Mayo Tuna Salad Use tuna packed in olive oil—not water—for the silkiest fillets, and opt for jarred over canned for larger pieces of fish. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 They’re being ragdolled by mechanical seats, sprayed by gusts of water, jarred by simulated flashes of lightning, and by all indications having a great time. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Southport, England, erupted Sunday afternoon when native son Tommy Fleetwood jarred a 73-foot birdie putt on the opening hole to kickstart his comeback bid. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Fresh prepared pizza dough from the grocery store and jarred marinara make this Supreme Pizza recipe almost as easy as ordering delivery, but a whole lot more fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 While on the way to an audition, she was approached by fans and felt jarred, worried she was getting mugged. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarred
  1. bickered
  2. clashed
  3. argued
  4. conflicted
  5. fought
  6. collided
  7. quarreled
Verb
  • King bickered with fans on social media.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Definition of bickered
Verb
  • Dino recently clashed with Justice André Mendonca, who was appointed by Bolsonaro.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
  • At the Season 2 premiere in London, Brosnan was asked about the behind-the-scenes drama involving Tom Hardy, who reportedly clashed with showrunner Jez Butterworth and had timekeeping issues on set.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of clashed
Verb
  • But the earnings data used by Dangote and its issuing houses make assumptions and calculations that are not clearly reconciled, Fawehinmi argued in an analysis published on Substack over the weekend.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Native American groups have argued that the construction could inhibit their ability to practice their faith and is damaging important religious sites while environmentalists worry the wall will cause flooding or keep animals from migrating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of argued
Verb
  • The lawsuit was filed just days after the Missouri Supreme Court held Hoskins in contempt of court for issuing guidance to election officials that conflicted with the court’s order.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Sometimes sweaty, sometimes sneering, often grandiose, and always conflicted, this Hansen presents the actor with a marvelous opportunity to demonstrate his stupefying range.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of conflicted
Verb
  • The latest reminder came 42 minutes into Thursday’s hearing in a Louisiana district court in which more than 30 athletes fought to be included within the NCAA rule change that effectively gave every athlete five years to play five seasons.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In an address late Thursday, Milei reasserted Argentina’s claim to the islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, which the United Kingdom has controlled since 1833 and over which the two countries fought a war in the early 1980s.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fought
Verb
  • In 2006, a business jet flown by two Americans collided with a Gol Airlines Boeing 737-800 at 37,000 feet over the Amazon jungle in Brazil, according to investigators.
    — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The big rig collided with the three vehicles ahead, then continued through a fence west of Highway 99 before coming to rest partially blocking the southbound freeway and the 99 Frontage Road.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of collided
Verb
  • In Krisevich’s case, Konovalova repeatedly quarreled with the artist and his wife until the couple ultimately escaped Russia in December 2025.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • During his time in the Senate, Brattin was previously a member of the Conservative Caucus, which later rebranded as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-charging lawmakers that frequently quarreled with GOP leadership.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quarreled

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“Jarred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarred. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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