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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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
The Conjuring 2 is filled with sudden jolts, dog bells signaling danger, self-moving fire engine toys, and the infamous Crooked Man — all shot with cinematic tricks borrowed from '70s-era filmmaking.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Countless cups later, jolts of energy and lingering taste of nutty, chocolatey or caramel notes, each coffee shop in every neighborhood has its own voice and personality.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Fresh off a high-voltage, high-purpose runway—exuberant silhouettes and jolts of color lighting up Paris—Stella McCartney invited Vogue100 for a lunch dînatoire offering a closer look at her groundbreaking Summer 2026 collection and a post-show chat with the designer herself.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
Mostly, though, Wingard deploys his first-person POV gimmick for the purposes of cheaply effective jolts.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
These early jolts serve as canaries in the coal mine.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
No rattling wheels, no jolts, just a smooth, whisper-quiet ride.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Ice water jolts the nervous system.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of refreshing grapefruit, a single scented candle can really set the mood in any space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2025
The Conjuring 2 is filled with sudden jolts, dog bells signaling danger, self-moving fire engine toys, and the infamous Crooked Man — all shot with cinematic tricks borrowed from '70s-era filmmaking.
—Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
Countless cups later, jolts of energy and lingering taste of nutty, chocolatey or caramel notes, each coffee shop in every neighborhood has its own voice and personality.
—Tamia Boyd, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Fresh off a high-voltage, high-purpose runway—exuberant silhouettes and jolts of color lighting up Paris—Stella McCartney invited Vogue100 for a lunch dînatoire offering a closer look at her groundbreaking Summer 2026 collection and a post-show chat with the designer herself.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
Mostly, though, Wingard deploys his first-person POV gimmick for the purposes of cheaply effective jolts.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
These early jolts serve as canaries in the coal mine.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Even within genre parameters, the director never takes the road well-traveled, offering jolts and marvels around every corner.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
No rattling wheels, no jolts, just a smooth, whisper-quiet ride.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
An ice bath, by contrast, jolts the whole nervous system—not just the vagus nerve, Tracey wrote in an op-ed published in 2024.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Ice water jolts the nervous system.
—Dayanne S. Antonio, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolts
Noun
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These would increase the likelihood of more collisions, much like in the movie ‘Gravity’.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the potential damage done by the increasing amount of collisions cannot always be repaired in a spacewalk.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For someone used to orchestrating cinematic shocks behind the scenes, Moore suddenly found himself on the receiving end of one, and fans were left stunned as the season’s power balance shifted.—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The geological setting means that moderate and strong earthquakes are frequent, and the region is among the world’s most active, as highlighted by decades of seismic history and recent similar shocks in the region.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Where to Eat Breakfast Coffee lovers will want to fuel up for a day exploring Coconut Creek at Cali Coffee, a South Florida drive-thru coffee chain known for its frozen drinks, refreshers, shakes, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Back at the bookstore, the hilarity gives way to a confrontation that shakes Lee to his core.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Paul goes to shake her hand but jerks it back, then gives her a left-handed handshake.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Megan Boyle, director of marketing for the Avalanche, also said there will be other surprises in store as well.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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As with every year, there are plenty of surprises and just as many snubs among the nominees.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So one shudders to think what might happen when the Dolphins now face a murderer’s row of elite running backs and mobile quarterbacks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Suddenly, someone in the audience yanks her violently into the screaming mass of people.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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In each Whatever After novel, a magic portal yanks the main character, Abby, out of her comfortable life and thrusts her into another reality.—
Sarah Mlynowski,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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According to a media release from DHS regarding the ongoing impacts to the agency from the shutdown, funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Social Services Block Grant and Community Service Block Grant programs have been suspended.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The temporary lapse in SNAP benefits has already had dire impacts on families whose electronic benefits cards were due to be reloaded the first week of November.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Jolts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolts. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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