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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
pack the glass vase so that it won't fall victim to any hard jolts in transit
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the news of the CEO's sudden retirement was a jolt to us all
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks
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as in to yank
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
she jolted the door open with her elbow
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as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference
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Recent Examples of jolt
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 18 July 2025
The point of network television is to offer something that has a live jolt to it—sports, stand-up, the occasional drama or comedy shows that become appointment viewing.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
All 14 points came in a second-quarter flurry that jolted the sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
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Noun
There's a nice jolt but not jitters or an overt shock to the senses.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 18 July 2025
The point of network television is to offer something that has a live jolt to it—sports, stand-up, the occasional drama or comedy shows that become appointment viewing.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Verb
TBIs are caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head and are associated with suicidal ideation and major depressive disorder.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
All 14 points came in a second-quarter flurry that jolted the sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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Alcohol was not a factor in the collision, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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This shape is thought to have arisen because the Infinity Galaxy was formed as two disk galaxies engaged in a head-on collision.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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At that point, the woman tells her friend to use Uber instead, a decision that leads to yet another surprise.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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What was a surprise was the agile, easy and when asked, responsive drive experience that this sedan delivers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The two men appeared to shake hands before parting ways.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 July 2025
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Accompanied by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, the former first lady was seen at N.Y.C.'s 21 Club — shaking hands with other frequenters.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are yanking their catalog from Spotify, the Australian rock band confirmed on Friday, citing founder Daniel Ek‘s investment in a military defense company.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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And remember when cohost Jenny McCarthy would yell at male players, yank their ears, and just be all-around crude on said series?—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Under the masterful conditioning care of Brendan Walsh, this powerful striding colt came within a neck of shocking the world at odds of 15-1 in the second leg of the Triple Crown series.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Don’t be shocked if at least two from the aforementioned group are Heisman finalists. 4.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Of course, peeling back the truth of the woman’s death leads to many other unpleasant revelations.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But Stewart's 40-year friendship and collaborative relationship with Bob Dylan is a revelation for most.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Verb
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All those sharp tool and drills are enough to make anyone shudder.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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