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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
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
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.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The tour is free, but donation jars will be set out at the gardens to support the Sheepfold, a crisis center for women and children that has long been the foundation’s annual tour beneficiary.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recycling can feel straightforward when talking about large, standard items such as cardboard boxes, glass jars and paper goods.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Kelcie’s sets of dishes, mugs, pitchers, jars, and a variety of other useful items could be for sale in the finest of shops anywhere in the country.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 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
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
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.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Here are details on the jars of lemon curd that taste like spring in a jar, and the dull, wonky pastes that are best left on the shelf.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
The tour is free, but donation jars will be set out at the gardens to support the Sheepfold, a crisis center for women and children that has long been the foundation’s annual tour beneficiary.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Recycling can feel straightforward when talking about large, standard items such as cardboard boxes, glass jars and paper goods.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Kelcie’s sets of dishes, mugs, pitchers, jars, and a variety of other useful items could be for sale in the finest of shops anywhere in the country.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 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
Noun
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Traffic collisions totaled 1,404, a 25% increase from 2024 and 10 traffic fatalities, compared to six in 2024.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Alongside these head-on collisions, particles also produce a constant stream of near-miss events.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Guests can expect to break out their detective skills to find hidden eggs packed with prizes, dares and surprises throughout the property in an Easter Egg Hunt After Dark.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Daily marquee presentations with stars, storytellers and surprises.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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This luggage expands to allow for greater packing space, and its custom design hides potential scratches and scuffs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Forward Philipp Kurashev and defenseman Nick Leddy are expected to be healthy scratches, and center Ty Dellandrea is on the trip but remains out with a lower-body injury.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 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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In the early days of tour rehearsal, Johannes shows up and immediately clashes with Celeste, causing more stress for Charli.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 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
Noun
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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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Analysts partially credit the stability to a mature domestic biofuels industry that allows the country to withstand geopolitical shocks with minimal risk of fuel shortages.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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That conflict has caused cascading global energy shocks as Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and effectively cut off a fifth of the world’s oil supply, and Middle Eastern countries have bombed each other’s oil and gas infrastructure.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Water damage, humidity, and hinges that need adjustments can also create shifts that leave scrapes and wear.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Recovery and What Comes Next At SeaWorld’s facility, the care team focused on hydrating and warming the manatee while treating cuts and scrapes on the belly and underside, as well as treating an infection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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