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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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
A number of ancient shipwrecks have been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea, with 2,000-year-old Roman terracotta jars found in the remains of a ship found off the coast of Italy in 2023, a Greek merchant ship discovered in 2018 off the Bulgarian coast and dozens more.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The concept of refrigerating or freezing her beloved jars wasn’t imaginable.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, save on these glass storage jars with airtight bamboo lids to store dry ingredients.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Instead of shuffling through the deep cabinet shelves for small jars, attach rows of slim shelves with dowel rods to safely hold a few dozen spices.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 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
Apart from four silicone squeeze bottles, this kit comes with two mini spray bottles, a hand pump bottle, and two mini jars.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
This gear could include two nesting frying pans up to 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter; two nesting pots up to 5 liters; four nesting plates; four nesting cups; four nesting bowls; four flatware sets; four spice jars; and miscellaneous cooking tools.
—New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2025
A number of ancient shipwrecks have been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea, with 2,000-year-old Roman terracotta jars found in the remains of a ship found off the coast of Italy in 2023, a Greek merchant ship discovered in 2018 off the Bulgarian coast and dozens more.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Scented candles come in handy glass jars that can be saved and reused as containers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
The concept of refrigerating or freezing her beloved jars wasn’t imaginable.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, save on these glass storage jars with airtight bamboo lids to store dry ingredients.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Instead of shuffling through the deep cabinet shelves for small jars, attach rows of slim shelves with dowel rods to safely hold a few dozen spices.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 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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As a report from Gizmodo explains, this is the name given to the portion of the belt made up of asteroids small enough to be involved in frequent collisions and dynamical ejections.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Four pedestrians were killed in collisions last year in the city.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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One of the surprises came from the 33% of people who are experiencing alcohol use disorder.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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CarShield has received positive comments for its breadth of coverage and quick response times, although some policyholders have complained about claim denials, fine-print surprises and confusing sales practices.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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They’re made of heavy-duty, durable ceramic with a glass porcelain finish and are resistant to scratches.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consistent cleaning routines and safe storage habits help prevent smudges, scratches, and buildup.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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But over-protective matriarch Gladys Gibbes (Octavia Spencer) is a celebrity chef who clashes with Rachel.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Coerced into a conversion therapy program, Jared clashes with its hostile leader (Joel Edgerton), igniting a transformative journey of self-acceptance.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When payments depend on a handful of correspondent relationships, shocks in one jurisdiction can ripple worldwide—whether from sanctions, de-risking decisions, cybersecurity incidents, or compliance backlogs.—
Chris Maurice,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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During times of stress, sudden retail redemptions could force asset sales at discounts, triggering liquidity crunches and pricing shocks in what have generally been stable markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Josie had some scrapes from running into the woods.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
1 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
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Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
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Work culture, tennis or otherwise, rewards busyness and often self-sacrifice, which conflicts with self-care and mental health.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Jars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jars. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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