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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
Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
House experiments with tons of surreal techniques that make the film feel like a bizarre dream — there are wacky transitions, stylized backdrops, bursts of stop-motion and hand-drawn animation, wild color filters, jarring soundtrack choices, and dizzying camera movements.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
But the Knicks fans’ jarring takeover of Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena over the weekend just might have changed his perspective.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
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Adjective
On Sunday, June 7, the Kinda Pregnant actress, 45, posted on her Instagram Stories and shared a few jarring facts about the reproductive condition, stressing the need for more research.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
House experiments with tons of surreal techniques that make the film feel like a bizarre dream — there are wacky transitions, stylized backdrops, bursts of stop-motion and hand-drawn animation, wild color filters, jarring soundtrack choices, and dizzying camera movements.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Verb
These are accompanied by jarring, discordant music tone outbursts accented with a vexing metallic buzz.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
But the Knicks fans’ jarring takeover of Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena over the weekend just might have changed his perspective.
—Peter Sblendorio, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
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DiCaprio's approach to fame might be surprising in the age of endless information and viral sound bites.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Toronto Blue Jays made a somewhat surprising decision on Saturday.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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If someone encounters a bobcat, the agency recommends yelling or making loud noises to scare it off.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The most powerful voices right now aren’t always the loudest or the most visible.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
11 Dec. 2025
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An Auburn University student missing in Japan for nearly a week had set off alone during a family vacation after his family was bickering, his parents said Thursday.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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The emotional distress may have stemmed from the family's extended trip together and bickering, his mother told USA TODAY on June 3.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Weather service meteorologist Frank Pereira said the system that produced the storms, including high winds and hail, was moving eastward Thursday, fueled by cool air from Canada clashing with warm, humid air from the South.—
Hallie Golden,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Trafficking networks — protected by political interference and corruption — operated with startling ease.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Dec. 2025
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Medical literature is full of examples of the harms of energy drinks, so this case, while startling, is not an isolated event, Munshi said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ikutiminu, who will attend UC Irvine in the fall, even spoke with musicians about how to create a sound that would be less harsh than the vuvuzela.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Without toxic acids Tripathi’s breakthrough eliminates the harsh chemicals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Thousands of supporters rallied behind Shalom Wildlife Zoo after neighbors filed a lawsuit arguing its operations weren't allowed on land meant for agriculture.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Mangione's attorneys are arguing that evidence recovered on the day of his arrest — including a magazine, a gun, a silencer and a notebook of Mangione's writings — should not be admissible in his state trial.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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There has been some conflicting research about how helpful AI tools actually are for software engineering.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 Dec. 2025
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There were two conflicting prices being advertised.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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