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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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
If using a blender, pour the liquified celery into a fine-mesh strainer placed on top of a jar or bowl.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The shooting jarred the local community and those who have a connection to the school.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 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
Add Carrots to Jar Place carrot ribbons into a 32-ounce plastic container or quart jar with a lid.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
If using a blender, pour the liquified celery into a fine-mesh strainer placed on top of a jar or bowl.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
My lifestyle was far from healthy, but the sudden shift to remote work was jarring.
—Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The shooting jarred the local community and those who have a connection to the school.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Although maternity leave offers families the chance to settle into their newest chapter and find a better balance between motherhood and other responsibilities, there aren't many tools in place to help women bridge that often jarring gap.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The united court verdict and its immediate acceptance by South Korea’s two major political parties stirred hope that the young democracy can turn the page on the martial law fiasco – a jarring reminder for many citizens of the country’s dark legacy of military dictatorship as recently as the 1980s.
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 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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Noun
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Purdue University’s official mascot, the Purdue Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal collision on the afternoon of April 24, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Slate Truck will also aim for a 5-star crash rating, according to a company spokesperson, and will feature active emergency braking, forward collision warning, and as many as eight airbags.—
Abigail Bassett,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2025
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Putin on Saturday claimed his country’s forces have recaptured Kursk, the border region where Ukraine launched a surprise offensive last year, though Kyiv insists its troops are fiercely battling to preserve their foothold in the territory.—
Helen Regan and Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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The moon meeting Uranus can bring some surprise news out of the blue.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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True to their TikTok reputation, every element—including the brioche buns—is made from scratch.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, launching a business from scratch is riskier but results in the potential for innovation and long-term scalability.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The unusual will intrigue you (which is actually not surprising).—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
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To be sure, Li’s comments are not surprising because last week executives at Google parent Alphabet offered similar observations.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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According to cops, Mette, while inside Tamara’s Beauty Bar, a salon on Lenox Ave. near W. 113th St., heard a loud argument between two groups about 10:20 p.m. Tuesday.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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While exposure to loud noises is a common cause of hair cell damage in humans, hearing loss in dogs is usually attributed to genetics or the natural aging process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My heart thumps, in sync with the pitter-patter of feet on the ground.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As New York City entered the spring 2025 real estate season, many buyers, sellers, and brokers expected Manhattan’s most active time of year to offer clarity, and perhaps even a jolt of energy, to a market that’s essentially been drifting sideways since late spring 2022.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gossip may feel satisfying for a second, but that jolt of connection or superiority rarely lasts.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cover and help protect minor wounds, cuts, scrapes and burns with BAND-AID Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages featuring details from artworks by Katsushika Hokusai in The Met collection.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Without guardrails, these systems scrape, remix, and reproduce sacred imagery, ceremonial language, and ancestral designs — usually without consent or context.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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