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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
Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The kitchen, including a cookbook and ceramic jars found in the background of the movie.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Americans store their pennies in jars or use them for decoration.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
In a very rare and likely precedent-setting agreement, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston has agreed to return two works from 1857 by the Black potter David Drake, who made his ambitious jars while enslaved, to his present-day descendants.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Transfer foods to glass jars or plastic containers.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The jokes about gallon jars of mayonnaise perhaps obscure the company’s true power.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Grab some saltwater taffy from Tuck’s Candy Factory, in business since 1929, or browse the endless jars of candy at Bearskin Neck Country Store for your favorite treats.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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
Make the countdown to Christmas delicious with this advent calendar that includes 24 jars of mini spreads.
—Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
The kitchen, including a cookbook and ceramic jars found in the background of the movie.
—Natalie Wu, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Americans store their pennies in jars or use them for decoration.
—Ken Sweet, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
In a very rare and likely precedent-setting agreement, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston has agreed to return two works from 1857 by the Black potter David Drake, who made his ambitious jars while enslaved, to his present-day descendants.
—Jori Finkel, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Transfer foods to glass jars or plastic containers.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
The jokes about gallon jars of mayonnaise perhaps obscure the company’s true power.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
The Ostar Jar Opener works by offering leverage to break tough seals on jars and bottles, while its rubber lining holds a steady grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Grab some saltwater taffy from Tuck’s Candy Factory, in business since 1929, or browse the endless jars of candy at Bearskin Neck Country Store for your favorite treats.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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These would increase the likelihood of more collisions, much like in the movie ‘Gravity’.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Megan Boyle, director of marketing for the Avalanche, also said there will be other surprises in store as well.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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As with every year, there are plenty of surprises and just as many snubs among the nominees.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After several flights, the shell is still free of scratches and signs of wear.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the Facebook video, Loki happily accepted gentle petting and head scratches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Played by Nick Cannon, Devon joins the marching band at Atlanta A&T University, where his confidence quickly clashes with his section leader’s discipline.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your friends may not agree with your approach as the moon clashes with Mercury.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Active anthill, choreographed by collision warning systems,music arranged by sonics of bumps and scrapes.—
Leslie Simon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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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
Verb
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The pope, played by Samora la Perdida, is a mincing oaf who bickers with Galas about the value of translating Wagner.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That law conflicts with the state constitution, Womack said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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This trend conflicts with how deeply rural populations value family and friendship, and fails to capture how rural populations interact with the indoor spaces that are central to their daily lives.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Jars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jars. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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