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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
Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
This sent a jolt through a political landscape long dominated by male inheritance.
—Yuriko Koike, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Future of ceasefire is uncertain The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The band also hopes to provide a jolt of musical energy at otherwise somber protests.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
This sent a jolt through a political landscape long dominated by male inheritance.
—Yuriko Koike, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Future of ceasefire is uncertain The war, now in its seventh week, has jolted markets and rattled the global economy as shipping has been cut off and airstrikes have torn through military and civilian infrastructure across the region.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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Aerial footage of the collision showed that a white car ended up on the sidewalk next to a crosswalk after the crash.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And in 2009, a collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson killed nine people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps none of this should be a surprise.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Grammy Award-winning singers Billie Eilish and SZA were among a group of surprise guests brought out during Justin Bieber’s weekend two headlining set at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival into the early Sunday morning hours.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The starts were violent, ground-shaking and painfully loud.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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People may want to shake off the branches of trees within reach.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Burrows fell behind 3-0 to ninth hitter Victor Scott II, clawed back to 3-2, but yanked a fastball well inside.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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Maden takes thee wine bottle from him and the officers reach for his wrists but Brown resists and yanks his arms back, the video shows.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This week, coach Javier Mascherano shocked the league by departing the club, leaving Guillermo Hoyos as the interim coach.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Yankees need Wells to provide at least some thump in a bottom third of the order that hasn’t been very good.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Moments later, a bass thump sounded in the distance.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hotels used in talks last week have already asked patrons leave as the country shudders into another quasi-lockdown.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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But unless you currently are embroiled in the planning or, shudder, the paying for one, its latest theatrical production will, Chris Jones fears, be less than engrossing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The plane jerked to a stop as two trucks passed just feet in front of its nose.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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In a viral video of the aftermath, the robot jerks back and forth to shake the glass off, showering yet more dangerous shards onto the sidewalk.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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