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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
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The contrast with modern crocodilians is jarring.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
But that didn’t mean the departures didn’t hurt, and the totality of them wasn’t jarring.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
These recognizable universes, in which characters attempt to make meaning for themselves amid jarring headlines, can be seen across contemporary media.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
More cheers rang out across Riviera — Max Greyserman with a hole-in-one on the 14th, Tommy Fleetwood jarring one for eagle from the fairway on the 15th, and Kitayama stuffing his tee shot on the par-3 16th and then barely clearing the bunker to set up a two-putt birdie on the par-5 17th.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The contrast with modern crocodilians is jarring.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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Still just a simulation And the results were surprising.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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He was known for personally digging into the details of bureau investigations, even on minor cases, and surprising agents who suddenly found themselves on the phone with him.—
Julia Kimani-Burnham,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The loudest moment of the night came at the 12-minute mark when Purdue’s bench and its huge contingent of yellow and black clad fans erupted as senior point guard Braden Smith made history with his 1,077th career assist, breaking the 33-year-old NCAA record set in 1993 by Duke’s Bobby Hurley.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Traditional supersonic aircraft generate loud sonic booms that have long restricted commercial flights over land.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Her grandparents are constantly bickering, worn down by the pressures of keeping the family hotel afloat.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some protesters also have worn masks while clashing with immigration agents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Developed by Laerdal Medical, the high-fidelity mannequin was designed to recreate real childbirth conditions with startling realism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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During his time as chair, Powell has faced a global pandemic that rippled through supply chains for years, a startling war in Ukraine that caused an energy shock, a battery of tariffs, and now this war in Iran, which the IEA has warned threatens to cause the worst energy crisis in history.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Residents describe the smell as a harsh chemical paint smell, similar to the smell in a nail salon.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Hardliners appeared to consolidate power in Iran as a result of US and Israeli air strikes, with experts fearing restrictions on dissent could be even harsher.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The industry and the White House have pushed back, arguing that a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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Rather than contest his conviction, Olivier used a federal civil rights law to sue the city, arguing his constitutional rights had been violated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Rahman could be heard on video telling ICE agents she's disabled, and Rahman's lawyer said she was overwhelmed by conflicting commands from federal officers.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The conflicting emotions of facing Ralph in a regional final is not what concerns Auriemma.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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