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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
this padded case should protect your laptop from the jars normally experienced while traveling
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the flow of her day was interrupted with the jar of an unexpected crisis
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as in to bicker
to express different opinions about something often angrily
those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar
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as in to conflict
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably
the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings
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Recent Examples of jar
Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Add one cup of water from the kitchen faucet to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But the showings were jarring nonetheless for anyone drawn to the Dream Team comparison.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
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Noun
When word of the gold first trickled 130 miles south to the port of San Francisco, most didn’t believe the story until an entrepreneur by the name of Sam Brannan walked the streets of the town with a jar filled with gold dust.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Add one cup of water from the kitchen faucet to a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
The 2009 shooting, which turned a dice game into a crime scene, was at the time one of the worst mass shootings in Miami’s history — jarring a city suddenly under siege by gang members wielding assault rifles.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
But the showings were jarring nonetheless for anyone drawn to the Dream Team comparison.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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The collision of the two events has set members of the civil rights community on edge, in part because of Trump’s history of inflammatory comments.—
Cheyanne M. Daniels,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Collis asked that anyone who witnessed the collision or caught video footage of it call the Sheriff’s Office at 858-565-5200.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The 34-year-old Uncut Gems actress has revealed that her current New York home came with a surprise: a benevolent spirit named Beauty, who has taken up residence in the basement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The fields for the men’s and women’s Rumbles haven’t been completely filled, and there will be some obvious surprises.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Potential homebuyers with children in Detroit, for example, need roughly 20.3 years to save for a 20% down payment from scratch, according to Zoocasa.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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Partnering with such firms allows startups to tap into these advantages without having to build their own infrastructure from scratch.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Lovers bicker back and forth in angelic proclamations.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The latest fracas between bickering foes India and Pakistan has finally ended after a resolution was resolved following months of warring almost jeopardized the upcoming Champions Trophy.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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So, to hear that Grant is this conflicted up until the final moment?—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2025
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And the conflicting signals in public opinion will tempt those on both sides to ignore inconvenient poll results and convince themselves that the public’s true views match their own.—
David Leonhardt,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Helman has high-end speed and can play anywhere defensively, along with some right-handed thump.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Not a lot, but for music that subwoofer does add some thump.—
Brad Moon,
Forbes,
30 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In addition to a jolt in ticket sales, the school also recognized a marked increase in the sale of football programs, novelties, parking and concessions, which cumulatively generated $2.9 million in FY24 as compared to $1.5 million the previous year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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There are a number of factors, including the transition jolt Christian Braun provides to the starting lineup and the driving, cutting presence of Russell Westbrook.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday, Herrin said other injuries on the scene included minor scrapes and burns.—
Remington Miller,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Avoid contact with wounds or scrapes deeper than the top layer of skin.4 Chlorhexidine Oral Rinse Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using a prescription chlorhexidine oral rinse, as this product has several risks and side effects.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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