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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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Nearly 3,000 jars of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream have been recalled nationwide.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Nights when Dev returned home from work late, the photograph often jarred him.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Don't toss the silver seal tab—pop it into the inside of the cap and reseal the jar tightly after every use.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
Nearly 3,000 jars of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream have been recalled nationwide.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
The sky had cleared for the first time since the fire erupted and the obliterated streets and car husks were made even jarring by their bright blue backdrop.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Nights when Dev returned home from work late, the photograph often jarred him.
—Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
Noun
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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And all of this was in the wake of the Jan. 29 mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Virginia’s Reagan International Airport, between a commercial jet carrying 64 people and a military helicopter with three on board, claiming all 67 lives.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Noting that there are a lot of twists and turns in this film, Emerson suggests that audience members might think the final surprise is who is elected to be the next pope.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Was that a surprise to the Tigers, who stepped up to meet Bregman’s desire for a long-term commitment?—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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The pasta, made from scratch, is a highlight, delicately flavored with ingredients like ricotta, sage, and parmesan.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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By the time Magenta serves our second course, vegetable tagliolini made from scratch, Stynes has completely rejiggered our itinerary.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 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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We are constantly being bombarded by conflicting ideas about everything from politics to health.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s order enters a very crowded and conflicted legal space for transgender athlete eligibility, a circumstance that makes the prospect of accompanying litigation higher.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Outlook Single Double Triple Homer Texas moved quickly to bring in Pederson after trading Nathaniel Lowe, sacrificing a lot of fielding value but maintaining similar left-handed thump for the lineup.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Talanoa Hufanga against the run The Niners’ veteran safety provided serious thump and steady run fits to help San Francisco’s defense keep the Rams out of the end zone in this game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
12 Dec. 2024
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Illustrated by Wenjing Yang. Cancer Sun & Rising: Cancer, the month of February begins with a fiery jolt from Venus in Aries on February 4, igniting your career sector.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Challengers was originally set to premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, which would have given the film a jolt of Euro flair that often scans as classy and prestige-y.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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The accident left Natalya with facial injuries from the airbag deployment, while Andrew sustained minor scrapes on his arm.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The school nurse found extensive bruising on her body and scrapes on her stomach, buttocks and knees.—
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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