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as in collision
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 surprise
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 to shake
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 to yank
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 to shock
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 jolt
Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
More often than not, this sudden jolt of pain elicits a vocal response.
—Katarzyna Pisanski, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025
Courtenay Brown, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
He's jolted out of his quiet life when a cyberattack stops all power and internet systems for one minute, causing thousands of deaths from train derailments, plane crashes and other disasters.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Moira has become a jolt of energy for Rowan this season, standing up to her authority and questioning her motives.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
More often than not, this sudden jolt of pain elicits a vocal response.
—Katarzyna Pisanski, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
There is plenty ahead that might jolt the economy for better or worse — trade wars, AI, fiscal policy and more.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
He's jolted out of his quiet life when a cyberattack stops all power and internet systems for one minute, causing thousands of deaths from train derailments, plane crashes and other disasters.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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Baltimore's bridge was also built before 1994, when new bridges were required to be constructed to minimize the risk of a catastrophic collapse from a collision, according to the NTSB.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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On March 14, the Arizona Department of Public Safety revealed in a press release that two people had died after a collision involving 22 vehicles, including 13 passenger vehicles on Interstate I40.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Through their discussion, Kantrowitz was proven right as the room filled with collective gasps of surprise and groans of frustration.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2025
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The couple kept their second pregnancy under wraps, making Thunder and Saint's debuts a surprise.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For some in the room, Paul’s rebellion reflected their deep unease over Trump’s protectionism, which has rattled stock markets, shaken consumer confidence, and strained America’s relationships with its allies.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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No doubt, with the S&P 500 piercing correction territory (10% decline from the highs) on Thursday, traders aren’t shaking things off as well as Scott Bessent.—
John Buckingham,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Then along comes a project that yanks you from that shapeless sack of gloom.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
13 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada offended leaders there to the point that Ontario fired back by yanking American booze from store shelves.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fans and the producers were shocked by their final choice because of how Brion had acted during the show.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Zegler is still shocked by some of her experiences throughout the West Side Story casting process.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But there’s thump, there’s just an understanding of situations, ability to use the whole field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Alonso slots back into the Mets lineup and fits perfectly behind new teammate Juan Soto, providing exactly the kind of right-handed thump the Mets were lacking.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The revelation actually turned out to be good news, though.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The revelation was contained in a letter Reps. Dan Goldman (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan), Paul Tonko (D-Albany) and Timothy Kennedy (D-Buffalo) sent Monday to Scott Turner, Trump’s new housing and urban development secretary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Medical history’s many Jewish vaccine pioneers would shudder.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Elon Musk’s chainsaw wielding antics at CPAC may have riled up the bureaucracy-hating audience, but flashbacks to 1990s era Chainsaw Al Dunlap’s track record should make markets shudder.—
Matt Schifrin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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