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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse
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as in loud
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense
the final chord of that song is too jarring for me
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as in bickering
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 clashing
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 jarring
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Although plentiful, colors should never be garish or jarring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
McLaurin acknowledged this change may be jarring.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The ride was a bit jarring over broken pavement in downtown Louisville, but the Sportage handled well on a long, scenic drive along the Ohio River through the hills of southern Indiana.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
Although plentiful, colors should never be garish or jarring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Amid the fighting, death, and destruction in the east and unremitting nighttime attacks on cities, however, these peacetime atmospherics can seem jarring.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 29 Aug. 2025
McLaurin acknowledged this change may be jarring.
—Tamara Keith, NPR, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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The position of elementary education among the least susceptible to poverty might be surprising, but elementary school teachers are scarce and in demand.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The stars are out at New York Fashion Week – including some surprising additions to the front row.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coaches are also bickering about money, a topic that would have felt out of place 10 years ago.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The casting here is perfection itself, with Cumberbatch and Colman bickering back and forth with all the drawing-room style of a new age Rex Harrison and Kay Kendall, or maybe the Burton and Taylor of The Taming of the Shrew with a dab of Virginia Woolf.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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Footage of the protests showed Ecuadorians clashing with police forces in the capital city of Quito on Tuesday as protesters dismantled fences and barriers while police fired tear gas in the streets.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Their clashing styles – and the undeniable spark growing between them – complicate their mission.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the decades since Manabe’s groundbreaking work, study after study has stacked evidence to confirm the startling accuracy of his prediction.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wolfe broke the startling news himself in a series of posts to his Instagram stories on Saturday.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Who doesn’t have childhood memories of arguing about Boardwalk and Park Place until the popcorn bowl got knocked over during an evening of wholesome family entertainment?—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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In one video, a female student and the professor can be heard arguing over gender identity being taught in a children’s literature class.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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This dilemma highlights conflicting goals and challenges that fuel prices raise, as well as different perspectives on energy policy.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who do want to get the shot and thereby reduce risk of severe illness face conflicting recommendations from federal, state and other health officials, plus uncertainty over access and whether insurance will cover the cost.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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