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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.
—Fiona McCarthy, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
No rattling wheels, no jolts, just a smooth, whisper-quiet ride.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Ainscough, a Studio Ashby alum who launched her solo design practice in 2020, took those distinctive doors as a starting point for the scheme of gentle greens, blues, and golden yellows—interjected with bold jolts of cherry and crimson.
—Fiona McCarthy, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025
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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Even in areas accustomed to heavier snowfalls, accumulations in this range can result in delays, collisions and road closures if not treated promptly.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The high-energy neutrons produced during fusion, being electrically neutral, escape towards the walls of the tokamak, allowing most of the energy produced to be recovered (and ultimately creating tritium in collisions with lithium).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Design Portfolio Glide Paths Start conservatively and gradually increase equity exposure to reduce early-retirement shocks.—
Andrew Whalen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are families and investors looking for protection from inflation, taxation, and systemic shocks.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Noah Cameron shakes off rocky 1st inning Sunday didn’t start well for Royals rookie starter Noah Cameron.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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One team member gets to see an object in a box, then the other team members have to guess what that person saw, using only facial expressions (no nods or head shakes) as clues.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The final twist ended a night with a number of surprises at the show honoring TV’s top programs.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Wildcats stumbled early but got hot in October, won 10 games, beat Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl and were one of the biggest surprises in the country.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Thing rebels against his master and yanks out his clockwork heart.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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After deciding to take his family to a tourist town for some fun in the sun, a minor encounter with local bullies yanks the family into the crosshairs of an unhinged, blood-thirsty crime boss (Sharon Stone), who is determined to derail his relaxation.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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More Spencer Platt/Getty Images In the days, weeks, and years that followed, survivors faced debilitating health impacts caused by the toxic ash that filled the Manhattan air.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Expect breakthrough conversations, personal revelations and relationships that come to an end (or begin unexpectedly).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the news cycle just keeps churning with new revelations about how tight Trump and Epstein were.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That film begins with charismatic bank robber Ryan Gosling in a thrilling motorcycle escape from the cops, and moves through several twists and turns, lurches forward in time, and holds Gosling at its heart as a man doing bad things for good reasons.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Jolts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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