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Recent Examples of jostles
In Ross’ video, the shooting is not visible, but the shots are heard as the phone camera in his hand jostles further and then faces the house behind Ross.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The perfect balance for a sport that jostles between exquisite and excruciating.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
The perfect balance for a sport that jostles between exquisite and excruciating.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostles
Verb
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An unexpected opportunity or disruption pushes you into new territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The blockbuster investment, which comes as India pushes to gain a stronger foothold in the global AI race, is expected to create a $250 billion AI infrastructure ecosystem in India over the next decade, Adani said.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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All this requires a lot of power, which puts a strain on the grid and squeezes local resources.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, in order to protect their identities, their words are read aloud during re-enactments by powerhouse actresses such as Emma Thompson (who squeezes herself beneath an axle) and Kate Dickie (performing, as the nurse, on all fours on Kenmure Street itself).—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Jostles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostles. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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