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as in collisions
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 surprises
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 quarrels
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 clashes
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 jars
Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Herbs and Spices A deep oven drawer might fit all your herb and spice jars in an orderly and easy-to-access fashion, but the warmth generated in this space can mean these seasonings will quickly lose their depth of flavor, aroma, and color.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Everyone loves a sweet treat that also works well spread on toast, so toss in a couple of mini jars of jams and preserves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Nicolas Appert’s invention of canning in glass jars paved the way for mass production, while the Mason jar, patented by John Mason in 1858, made home preservation safer and more accessible.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the city of Boise, glass bottles, jars and Pyrex containers should be kept out of your recycling bin.
—Hali Smith
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Investigators described a foul-smelling place with bags and bottles of fetuses and jars of body parts, along with bloodstained furniture and dirty medical instruments.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Mercury retrograde meeting Uranus and Neptune jars you out of certainty.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
That, in turn, jars an earlier memory of happier days in the same car, giddily documenting on camcorder their initial move to New Orleans.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Against all of this allegedly heady stuff, the score—by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross—intentionally jars us from encroaching drowsiness with chortling woodwinds and shardlike piano chords that are the aural equivalent of jagged Plexiglass off-cuts.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
These are Chinese, of course, and are made by coating duck eggs in a paste of salt, wood ash, lime, and black tea and burying them among rice husks in huge ceramic jars for 100 days.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
Herbs and Spices A deep oven drawer might fit all your herb and spice jars in an orderly and easy-to-access fashion, but the warmth generated in this space can mean these seasonings will quickly lose their depth of flavor, aroma, and color.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
Everyone loves a sweet treat that also works well spread on toast, so toss in a couple of mini jars of jams and preserves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Nicolas Appert’s invention of canning in glass jars paved the way for mass production, while the Mason jar, patented by John Mason in 1858, made home preservation safer and more accessible.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the city of Boise, glass bottles, jars and Pyrex containers should be kept out of your recycling bin.
—Hali Smith
march 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 Mar. 2026
Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
Investigators described a foul-smelling place with bags and bottles of fetuses and jars of body parts, along with bloodstained furniture and dirty medical instruments.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
There is one particular scene that jars with those who know Hamed best.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Mercury retrograde meeting Uranus and Neptune jars you out of certainty.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2025
That, in turn, jars an earlier memory of happier days in the same car, giddily documenting on camcorder their initial move to New Orleans.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Against all of this allegedly heady stuff, the score—by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross—intentionally jars us from encroaching drowsiness with chortling woodwinds and shardlike piano chords that are the aural equivalent of jagged Plexiglass off-cuts.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jars
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Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin appeared to get banged up from a series of collisions and was in obvious pain on the bench in the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sadly, it’s estimated that more than 100 million to one billion birds die every year in collisions with manmade structures.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Headliners include Don Toliver, Mustard and Kehlani with additional surprises throughout the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The streets are covered in urine (dog or otherwise), and the subways are filled with unpleasant surprises.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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EaTi One comes in a reusable pouch made of sturdy plastic, protecting your gear from scratches and cuts.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mukhamadullin has dressed for 17 of the Sharks’ last 18 games, and Klingberg has not played since March 24, missing the last six games through a mix of healthy scratches and an injury.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The three bills also are not the first headline-grabbing action from Schroer, who serves as chair of the Senate’s hard-right Freedom Caucus, which frequently quarrels with GOP leadership.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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A little indulgence won’t hurt as the moon clashes with Jupiter.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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He is paired with an arrogant young partner (Lou), a second-generation political scion whose personality clashes sharply with his own.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Guyana’s capital city of Georgetown, neighbors can still hear the thumps.—
Tyler Jett,
Des Moines Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Still, said Buckberg, the series of back-to-back shocks over the past five years could make this moment different, leaving drivers more sensitive to swings at the pump — and more frustrated by the volatility.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Apr. 2026
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Fossil fuel shocks have historically strengthened the case for alternative energy sources, and green hydrogen could again benefit from higher fossil fuel prices — at least temporarily.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The victim, a 31-year-old man, had visible facial injuries, including scrapes, lacerations and swelling, and injuries indicative of being dragged on pavement, police wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another image showed just their hands, documenting his scrapes, redness and dirt in his wounds.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Jars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jars. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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