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as in collisions
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 shocks
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 shakes
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 jerks
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 appalls
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 jolts
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
New York’s season has also had its many jolts and flips.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Dividend-paying stocks can offer investors some measure of safety from these jolts, though.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Every Pokémon is bursting with character, and attacks jump off the screen with dust particles from a tackle, oozing goo from a poison sting or electric jolts from a thundershock.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The electric jolts have to be spaced carefully, company reps told me.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 June 2018
Noun
Every so often, a collab comes along that jolts luxury out of autopilot — reminding us with gratitude that the industry isn’t stuck on repeat.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
New York’s season has also had its many jolts and flips.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Dividend-paying stocks can offer investors some measure of safety from these jolts, though.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025
Every Pokémon is bursting with character, and attacks jump off the screen with dust particles from a tackle, oozing goo from a poison sting or electric jolts from a thundershock.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The electric jolts have to be spaced carefully, company reps told me.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolts
Noun
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With no special-case engineering and new data, Helix can recover gracefully from mishandling or collisions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The observations suggest that Mars' mantle still bears physical scars from a tumultuous early history marked by numerous protoplanetary collisions.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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With houses built mostly of dry masonry, stone, and timber, some families preferred to stay in the open to guard against shocks, rather than return home.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Witnessing Hoosiers standing in front of public officials speaking passionately about a topic even as their voice shakes always invigorates my passion for this job.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Why do people queue up for a $20 smoothie when protein shakes cost $3?—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Charlotte pops by to drop off stuffing, and Carrie yanks her aside, accusing her of setting her up with Mark.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From Silicon Valley to Ely and East Last Vegas, our communities have seen the impacts of decades of cuts to public education.—
Erica Mosca,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Hunter-Cooper published a 2023 study which found that hot yoga sessions lower blood pressure and reduce the negative impacts of a high sodium diet among participants.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the plan came to a screeching halt Friday morning after revelations came to light about the former CEO of the company the city had hoped would redevelop and manage the iconic stadium on Virginia Key.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The family had to leave their dream home and rebuild their lives after the revelations.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Is the number of American students who die or are seriously injured in vehicle crashes abroad tracked?—
Tanya Mohn,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Two pedestrians were critically injured after being hit by cars in separate crashes in Fort Worth Saturday night, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Jolts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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