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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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2
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
Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Buried underneath the bingo was a ritual jar known as a jijingu containing five Chinese wushu coins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Never has a rocket’s upper stage been safely returned from orbit, in part because the jarring physics of plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere while traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour can easily rip a vehicle apart if not meticulously planned.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Suntour suspension at the fork should make for a less jarring ride through the urban jungle.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
But to markets, the sheer size of the commitment was jarring.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
Buried underneath the bingo was a ritual jar known as a jijingu containing five Chinese wushu coins.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Something so jarring could only result in a glitch.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
Never has a rocket’s upper stage been safely returned from orbit, in part because the jarring physics of plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere while traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour can easily rip a vehicle apart if not meticulously planned.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Could the local police do something about the jarring purple light cues every time someone yelled?
—Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Suntour suspension at the fork should make for a less jarring ride through the urban jungle.
—New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Never has a rocket’s upper stage been safely returned from orbit, in part because the jarring physics of plunging back into Earth’s atmosphere while traveling more than 17,000 miles per hour can easily rip a vehicle apart if not meticulously planned.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
But to markets, the sheer size of the commitment was jarring.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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An elementary school bus was involved in a collision on Ohio 125 at White Oak Road on Thursday, according to an email from West Clermont School Superintendent David Fultz.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rodriguez was arrested and taken to the Johnson County Jail, according to the post, and faces charges of arson of a place of worship, burglary of a building, theft of property and collision involving damage.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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There might be other surprise memories of that nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In what might be a revenge move a la Taylor Swift, Walmart buying the mall can clear the pathway into the market far more easily than getting approvals and building a site from scratch.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The business became known for its variety of authentic pierogi made from scratch — offering about 20 flavors ranging from traditional potato and cheese to sweet options like cherry and prune.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What’s more surprising is that a tiny amount of activity could have a noticeable effect, according to a study published Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that included more than 13,000 women with an average age of 72.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The impact on their relationship hasn’t been dramatic, but the emotional response from strangers has been surprising.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The signs are loud, don’t worry.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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On land, louder environments like running alongside traffic might compete a little too much with talking audio – noise-canceling earbuds or over-ear headphones are better in this setting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There is a 480cc bass chamber however, for more satisfying low end thump indoors or out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones are all about feeling every thump, and beat.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Man, that jolt felt like Emmanuel Sanders streaking down the sidelines at Cleveland.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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For long-haul trips, consider the Southern Hemisphere for a jolt of vitamin D in a rugged, determinedly uncommercial spot, or take a dip in a memorable, albeit temporary, Japanese onsen.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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All told, DeRose-Broeckert collected data from 109 fresh rubs and 37 fresh scrapes.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Blood on Mateer’s pants didn’t make this look like a normal scrape.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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