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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
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
Bell remembers every detail of the accident despite a jarring hit that dislodged a SAFER barrier and caused a 20-minute red flag for repairs.
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ABC News,
13 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.
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Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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Adjective
Similar patterns emerge in the NFL, where Black quarterbacks are analyzed through a jarring lens and typecast into certain positions.
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Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
16 June 2026
Bell remembers every detail of the accident despite a jarring hit that dislodged a SAFER barrier and caused a 20-minute red flag for repairs.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
These are accompanied by jarring, discordant music tone outbursts accented with a vexing metallic buzz.
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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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South Africa was runner-up in Group A, also with four points, including a surprising win over South Korea.
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The boisterousness seeps away, replaced by a surprising vulnerability.
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The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a 40% hike in the city’s property tax rate earlier this week over loud opposition from some residents.
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The equalizer was exactly what Ecuador’s fans needed to get loud, roaring with joy after Germany's early lead was cut.
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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.
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While the concrete cured, the starting eight matches of the first-ever World Cup were relocated to Pocitos and Gran Parque Central, the home grounds of capital rivals Peñarol and Nacional, who'd been bickering since their first meeting in July 1900.
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Yet, the other planets are clashing, bringing weakness, confusion and a potential for fatigue.
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Gouts of flame in the skies, swords clashing below as dragons wage war on the high seas.
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The visitor—who understands English but can’t speak—gradually learns to fit in while deploying his few but startling paranormal abilities.
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In a 2010 study, scientists cooked meatloaf and found that startling quantities of silicone migrated into the food.
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Plant magnolias somewhere they will be protected from harsh winds, especially when buds or flowers are developing.
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Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, officials are pausing data center development for one year, with vocal neighbors arguing that the risk posed by a controversial project outweigh the threat of litigation.
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President Donald Trump‘s first-term Attorney General Bill Barr is making an aggressive public push for Senate Republicans to confirm Todd Blanche as the nation’s next attorney general, arguing the president’s acting Justice Department chief is the best person to lead the department.
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There are also conflicting accounts on what the agreement means for the future of the Strait of Hormuz; Monday saw 35 commercial vessels transit the waterway, the busiest day in the strait since the war began.
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Plot synopsis House of the Dragon attempts to condense and dramatize the conflicting accounts presented in Fire & Blood—stitched together from testimonies and court chronicles—into a single authoritative narrative.
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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