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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
Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Each prepares eaters for the ultimate sour flavor, which has yet to be introduced, the Final Boss Sour, described as a jar of expired pickles.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The Pioneers were down 28-18 late in the third quarter and driving downfield when Alatorre was hit by Ryan Kron, who jarred the ball loose for Reily Walker to recover.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The traditional way to keep track is to put beans in a jar.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Each prepares eaters for the ultimate sour flavor, which has yet to be introduced, the Final Boss Sour, described as a jar of expired pickles.
—Richard Collings, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
The company's Claussen pickles are known for their freshness, going from farm to jar in less than ten days.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
The Pioneers were down 28-18 late in the third quarter and driving downfield when Alatorre was hit by Ryan Kron, who jarred the ball loose for Reily Walker to recover.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
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The woman’s death is the 12th fatal traffic collision in Fremont this year, police said.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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It was recorded that for the 2012 election there were 138 fatal motor vehicle collisions, in 2016, there were 150 and in 2020, there were 173.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 2001, my father left my mother, my three siblings, and me a surprise inheritance in a Swiss bank account.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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Donald Trump’s head-turning pick for attorney general takes some federal officials by surprise.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the news means users probably won't have to rebuild their Switch games library from scratch after upgrading to the Switch 2, which is set for release by March 2025.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rabies is then contracted by direct contact, either by a bite, scratch or exposure to its salvia.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Milo and Roman are bickering over their shared room, and Justin is eager to celebrate his special day.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, after Rodgers and former head coach Robert Saleh had spent several months bickering over topics such as unexcused absences and cadence, the irritable quarterback won out again.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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The producer is not the only filmmaker conflicted about taking money from her national funding body.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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There are conflicting accounts of how much Hutchins’ family supports the film.Daniel Eagan, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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With a new house-music thump behind them, Fuerza Regida found a new after-hours realm.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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North American hikers might want to run toward weird thumps on the trail.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 26 Sep. 2024
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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
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Such a jolt could knock a person off their feet or cause fatal disruption to their heart rhythm.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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Step 5: Spray the ceiling with water Fact: A wet scrape is easier than a dry scrape.Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2024
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Storms leave debris, broken glass, and emergency home repairs in their wake, which can result in cuts, scrapes, or other minor injuries.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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