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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
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
And when the veteran Rams receiver returned to the lineup Thursday night after a four-game absence, the recently moribund offense anticipated a welcome jolt.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The robot suddenly jolts backward, reassesses, and then places the cover in its correct location.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Jurado’s remarks at the Cal State L.A. meet-and-greet have delivered an unexpected jolt to the campaign for the 14th District, which takes in all or part of downtown, Boyle Heights, El Sereno and Eagle Rock.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
And when the veteran Rams receiver returned to the lineup Thursday night after a four-game absence, the recently moribund offense anticipated a welcome jolt.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
An impressive athlete, Ivey (6-5 1/2, 283) uses his 34-inch arms to jolt blockers, work off contact and rally to the football.
—Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
The robot suddenly jolts backward, reassesses, and then places the cover in its correct location.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024
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Previous observations from Hubble in 1994 hinted at the complexity of quasar environments, suggesting that galactic collisions and mergers play a key role in powering these celestial giants.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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While that collision was briefly avoided due to COVID-19, California once again is confronted with a Gann issue that can no longer be ignored.Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Joy Box is a limited-edition holiday surprise designed to celebrate the warmth and togetherness of the season.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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This isn't the first X-rated surprise to spring up on social media in the lead-up to Christmas.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot delves into a crime that shook the town of Channelview, Texas, in 1991.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Warner, however, was looking to shake things up and get Bogart out of being typecast as a gangster.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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In another instance, footage shows the child was yanked to the ground so hard that her foot came up over her head.Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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When they get caught almost kissing at a pool party, the girl’s boyfriend yanks her away by the hair and screams at the both of them, only for the first girl to start beating him up.James Factora, Them, 4 Dec. 2024
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The accolade certainly shouldn't shock any fans of craft bourbon.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The American public, whose trust in higher ed is at historic lows, may wonder why an employment practice that would seem shocking in most other industries is so commonplace on campuses.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The White Sox have a major need for power hitting as Jose Abreu, Eloy Jimenez and Yoan Moncada are gone and Andrew Vaughn appears to have misplaced his thump.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ariel remembered telling Maricela to hurry and then feeling a whoosh and hearing a thump behind him.Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
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He’s visited the Grand Canyon many times and never had an existential revelation there, either.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
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Full moon's bring culmination, completion and revelations to our lives in the weeks surrounding the extraterrestrial event.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Corporate world shudders The logo of UnitedHealth appears on the side of one of its office buildings in Santa Ana, California, on April 13, 2020.Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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For good or ill, never let anything stand in the way of a star who’s been told (shudder) to stick to character parts.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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