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as in surprising
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
the jarring news that major financial institutions were on the verge of collapse
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as in loud
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense
the final chord of that song is too jarring for me
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as in bickering
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 clashing
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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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Seeing a Santa impostor commit heinous acts amidst the backdrop of powdery white snow and the glow of Christmas lights was jarring and mostly novel for the time, though 1974's Black Christmas was, of course, ahead of that game.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Overall, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance is a jarring and awkward series to watch, mainly due to the terrible character CG and animation but also because of the story, camera work, and its general direction.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Her selection all but ensures a rightward shift to Britain’s political discourse over the next several years, and creates a jarring stylistic clash between the new opposition leader and Keir Starmer, Labour’s serious and straightlaced prime minister.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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The ramp in the 10-year Treasury yield from 3.6% when the Federal Reserve cut short-term rates by half a percentage point on Sept. 19 to above 4.2% last week was a jarring move that eventually got the attention of equity investors.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Seeing a Santa impostor commit heinous acts amidst the backdrop of powdery white snow and the glow of Christmas lights was jarring and mostly novel for the time, though 1974's Black Christmas was, of course, ahead of that game.
—Steven Thrash, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Overall, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance is a jarring and awkward series to watch, mainly due to the terrible character CG and animation but also because of the story, camera work, and its general direction.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Her selection all but ensures a rightward shift to Britain’s political discourse over the next several years, and creates a jarring stylistic clash between the new opposition leader and Keir Starmer, Labour’s serious and straightlaced prime minister.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
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Verdict: Bose Nails the Basics In classic Bose fashion, the SoundLink Home sounds excellent, offering surprising bass response for its size while still providing plenty of detail in the high end.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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All the staples are there, too: bloody battles, surprising revelations and dormant powers within unlikely sources.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The keyboard's scissor-switch mechanisms are nearly soundless affairs and a welcome contrast to the loud clacking of a mechanical keyboard.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Throughout the building there are also devices that measure audio levels and can even pinpoint which individual fans are the loudest.Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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This is startling because there are plenty of high-income, high-home value towns on the Jersey side of the Delaware, and yet the first entry in our ranking is ZIP code 08033, covering the borough of Haddonfield — at No. 129.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Pollock’s claim draws the attention of an American scientist, who crosses the Atlantic multiple times over two decades to study the twins, and reaches a startling conclusion, what if death is only the beginning?Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
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There are also more-than-adequate storage spaces in the large center console annd all four doors. CHANGE: The ride quality The ride quality is a little harsher in the Sorento than in some of its competitors, especially with the 20-inch wheels and lower profile tires the tester came equipped with.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s comments on Taiwan have been unusually harsh for China policy in Washington, where there is a general bipartisan consensus to be tough on Beijing and Xi, who has pledged to reunify with Taipei, by force if necessary.Brad Dress, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow and keep your data safe while on the go.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This whole experience and getting here today has been amazing.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cannibals take over a Mexican restaurant on Halloween night, forcing the staff to create a grotesque feast.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Up Demi Moore, The Substance The Substance just passed $30 million worldwide, outperforming just about everyone’s expectations for a grotesque horror-comedy released by a niche streaming service.Nate Jones, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2024
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This statistic is downright shocking as, anecdotally speaking, the men's hair in Spain appears particularly full and lush at glance—noticeably more so than in the United States, France or Italy.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Ashton Irwin is remembering his times with Liam Payne following the 31-year-old singer’s shocking death last week.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2024
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Watch on Hulu Queenie Queenie Jenkins (Dionne Brown) is a Jamaican-British twentysomething whose world is thrown into an upheaval following an ugly breakup with her boyfriend.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Conversations about our relationship reared their ugly heads.Theo Lee, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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