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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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Recent Examples of jarring
Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025
There is something jarring about a Hall of Fame for a league that only began in 2011, including active players or those who retired in the past year or two.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Following her jarring post on social media last week, fans wanted answers.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This design minimizes jarring forces on your knees when changing speed or coming to a stop.
—Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 16 Jan. 2025
There is something jarring about a Hall of Fame for a league that only began in 2011, including active players or those who retired in the past year or two.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
Awards, previously invoked a 72-hour bender in explaining a career-jarring 2021 incident where he was caught on video shouting a racial slur at a friend.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Following her jarring post on social media last week, fans wanted answers.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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Denver was one of the more surprising teams in the NFL this season, finishing 10-7 and making the playoffs for the first time since winning the Super Bowl in 2015.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, the way Davis’ preferences were revealed was a bit surprising given his typically quiet maneuvering.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The blizzard gave them some issues, but the over 1,000 staff members are more than ready to welcome the loudest fans in the NFL, plus some Texans fans hoping to see an upset.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Cubs fans greeted Sosa with cheers and only a smattering of boos, which were drown out by the loud applause.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The sellers are Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano), bickering empty nesters saddled with financial woes and a dark secret.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
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Right out of the gate, the brothers are in a contentious mood, needling each other with elbows and bickering like little siblings.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Some stats set to be fired off at Content Americas will make for startling viewing.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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The repeat president has just shy of 15 million followers on TikTok, but the appearance of his name on the app’s welcome screen was nevertheless startling to many.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid harsh or irritating products such as hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) or retinoids.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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So, if the Dodgers transition from the team that was unable to win it in a 162-game regular season to a dynasty similar to the Yankees dynasty, then the complaints of harsher regulations against the Dodgers may be warranted.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Before this recent report, there were conflicting takes on whether Dittman is Musk or just a superfan, as previously Dittman and Musk were supposedly talking over each other on Twitter spaces, which would be hard to pull off.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Research on the treatment is conflicting.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Health,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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So pack your bags and get ready to stay in some of the most amazing cave hotels in the United States and around the world.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Former President Jimmy Carter, who just passed away at 100, after leading an amazing life, lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda until his funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Janacek’s Capriccio is a strange hybrid of lyricism and grotesque shocks of color.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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As is the case with horror icons such as Dracula, Freddy Krueger, and The Babadook, expect Bill Skarsgård's grotesque Count Orlok to be an annual Halloween costume favorite from now on.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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