JARRED Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

jarred

verb

past tense of jar

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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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 Dart never saw unblocked blitzer Caleb Downs, who hit the quarterback and jarred the ball loose into the arms of Giants left guard Jon Runyan in the second quarter. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 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 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

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The two of them together, just 17 months apart, shared playlists, bickered over where to stop during Apple CarPlay calls, pulled up beside me and faded away with silly faces, encapsulating 20 years of my life in my rearview mirror.

— Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
King bickered with fans on social media.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

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What began as a massive peaceful march turned violent when groups of hundreds of hardcore activists clashed with police, throwing stones and setting fire to trash containers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
In Paris, tear gas filled the air, and trash cans, school desks and chairs were set alight as riot police with shields and batons clashed with some demonstrators.

— Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

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But Russell argued that state lawsuits can address damage in Colorado, regardless of where the fossil fuels are produced.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Ricketts has argued that he’s best suited to keep delivering for Nebraska and that his opponent is secretly a Democrat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of argued

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San Francisco Bay Area residents, living in the beating heart of the artificial intelligence boom, are just as conflicted about the technology as the rest of the country.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
After discovering the system could capture snippets of private conversations, Blum felt conflicted.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

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Larson lost control on the final stretch, hit the wall and collided with Tyler Reddick, who slid into the infield but still recovered to finish third.

— Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The other deceased person was inside a silver Jeep that collided with the school bus.

— Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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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

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