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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
James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Think pots and pans with hooks through the handles, sheet pans stored vertically, cutting boards, cooking utensils, spice jars, dish towels, and so much more.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Walking today through CalCOFI’s archives in San Diego is like being at a national library, but with shelves and shelves of vials and jars instead of books, and seemingly endless banks of freezers at minus-80 degrees Celsius.
—Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Store dry goods in clear jars to keep things streamlined and cohesive.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
During that incident, federal authorities said, two glass jars filled with a blue substance and food compost were thrown through the window at the provost's home.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Each candle has a 12-ounce capacity that provides up to 70 hours of burn time, and with a variety of pretty patterns on the jars, they’re bound to enhance your decor, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Other items like bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned from stadiums to prevent the risk of injury if they are thrown.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 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
Also named in the indictment were Jonathan Hongru Zou, 22, and Alexander Sepulveda, 23, who were accused of throwing two glass jars filled with an unknown blue substance through the window of the home of the university’s provost, Laurie McCauley.
—James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Be sure that the jars are free of nicks and cracks, and the lids aren't dented or rusted.
—Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Think pots and pans with hooks through the handles, sheet pans stored vertically, cutting boards, cooking utensils, spice jars, dish towels, and so much more.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
Walking today through CalCOFI’s archives in San Diego is like being at a national library, but with shelves and shelves of vials and jars instead of books, and seemingly endless banks of freezers at minus-80 degrees Celsius.
—Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Store dry goods in clear jars to keep things streamlined and cohesive.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
During that incident, federal authorities said, two glass jars filled with a blue substance and food compost were thrown through the window at the provost's home.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Each candle has a 12-ounce capacity that provides up to 70 hours of burn time, and with a variety of pretty patterns on the jars, they’re bound to enhance your decor, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Other items like bottles, cups, jars and cans are also banned from stadiums to prevent the risk of injury if they are thrown.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 4 June 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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The current number of near-collisions is tough to pin down, as FAA data on drone-aircraft encounters is limited and difficult to verify.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The overcrossing was designed to provide animals with a safer route across the highway while also reducing collisions involving motorists.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Even with all those extra teams – there’s 48 in this year’s tournament, up 16 from recent editions – there will still be the surprises and upsets that make every World Cup special.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Anthem’s tools and resources help members find the right care, in the right place, at the right time, resulting in lower costs, fewer surprises, and a simpler care experience.—
Anthem Blue Cross California,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Within days, Jesni was released from the hospital with a few scratches and not a single broken bone.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
3 June 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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Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Avoid going into crisis mode as the moon clashes with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Agents yelled from every direction, and the thumps of a news helicopter overhead were deafening.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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On the plus side, the survey shows Warsh taking the helm of an economy that has been resilient to recent shocks and expected to remain that way.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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As droughts become more frequent and severe, those with older rights and deeper infrastructure will continue to receive water; those with junior rights, domestic wells or small systems will face more frequent shortages, contamination and price shocks.—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Delivery trucks, garbage workers, taxi drivers and honking motorists squeeze by parked cars on narrow side streets, sometimes ripping off side view mirrors or leaving scrapes on bumpers.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Standard practices with cattle can break the skin, including shearing and dehorning, or even moving them in and out of corrals can cause scrapes and cuts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Jars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jars. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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