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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
this padded case should protect your laptop from the jars normally experienced while traveling
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the flow of her day was interrupted with the jar of an unexpected crisis
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as in to bicker
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 to conflict
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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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 jar
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
And what about those little touches like the flower in a jar on his desk?
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 June 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The Norway international appeared to jar his knee while assisting James McAtee for City’s fourth goal against Newcastle and stayed down on the pitch.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The jarring split-screen reality is one that is arriving at perhaps the most tone-deaf moment so far of Trump’s second term.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 June 2025
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Slammed on the brakes, jarring him.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The only drawback to a loose powder in a jar like this?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 June 2025
And what about those little touches like the flower in a jar on his desk?
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 16 June 2025
Verb
This can jar at times, but Emery has always previously afforded him scope to act in this way.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The Norway international appeared to jar his knee while assisting James McAtee for City’s fourth goal against Newcastle and stayed down on the pitch.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
And then why the people want to end their lives in these particular ways is pretty jarring as well.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
The jarring split-screen reality is one that is arriving at perhaps the most tone-deaf moment so far of Trump’s second term.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 11 June 2025
Verb
Her words hung in the air, jarring against the faint mariachi music coming through the patio speakers.
—Emily Baumgaertner Nunn, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Slammed on the brakes, jarring him.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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Robledo was involved in a collision with a patrol car shortly before 6:15 a.m. near Olympic Parkway and Windingwalk Street.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision, the CHP said.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Blue Jackets, who added veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood earlier in the day, selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the No. 14 overall pick and — in a surprise to many — goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the No. 20 overall pick.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Lorde celebrated the release of Virgin by performing the entire album live for the first time at a surprise, early-morning set at Glastonbury.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The ability to generate ideas from scratch, to truly go from nothing to something, is a skill.—
Christian Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The self-sustaining community makes everything from scratch, but must venture to the mainland occasionally for firewood and deer meat.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This was a surprising finding that revealed that a sense of belonging — something HR traditionally considered unmeasurable — was actually one of the strongest precursors of retention.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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However, digging deeper reveals a surprising insight.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Immediately, a loud chorus of boos can be heard from the crowd, demonstrating the attendees' displeasure with the news.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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That’s why Central Florida residents should speak up, now and loud.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Noun
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On my final evening after the game drive, a flute whines and drums thump in the distance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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As its infectious message, hip hop hook, gentle-against-forceful thump, radiates further into the zeitgeist expect it be heard everywhere.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
Noun
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But while global markets are expected to see an initial jolt, there are other mitigating factors that could soften the blow.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Disney had anticipated that E-na’s atypical nature might be a jolt to audiences.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Noun
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There will be a few fewer bumps and bruises, fewer scrapes with injury, players’ health and energy preserved for the duration of the league’s longer, compact schedule.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
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Pink scrape marks blossomed above and below his right eye.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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