Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jostle
Midway through the fourth quarter, Perez and Barker jostled for position in the low post.
—
David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
In December 2004 astronomers were shocked when a huge blast of energy swept over Earth, jostling our planet’s magnetic field and increasing the ionization of its atmosphere.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The graduate student forward jostled Coach Cori Close before placing her hands together in a prayer symbol.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
There was shoving and jostling.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jostle
David Delgado, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
In December 2004 astronomers were shocked when a huge blast of energy swept over Earth, jostling our planet’s magnetic field and increasing the ionization of its atmosphere.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 Jan. 2026
The graduate student forward jostled Coach Cori Close before placing her hands together in a prayer symbol.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
There was shoving and jostling.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jostle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostle
Verb
-
The decisions centered around the dates for quarterfinal and semifinal games, as well as the move to push the championship game back to even further in January has drawn some backlash.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Its forecast for profit in the current quarter fell short of analysts' expectations as an industrywide shortage of memory pushes some handset makers to cut back on orders.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Impacciatore, squeezed into a skin-tight Power Rangers suit, performed an entire clowning routine where she’s accosted by abstract embodiments of various winter sports throughout history.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2026
-
Sometimes, producers work with players to squeeze their take into the allotted time.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostle. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
