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noun

Definition of jarnext
1
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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2
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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3
as in scratch
a harsh grating sound the jar of a stuck car door

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jar

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verb

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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
Noun
Layering pins a stem to the soil to root, while water cuttings grow roots in a jar in a few weeks. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Our cabinets had been opened and jars of food were all over the ground. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
In a tour of the campus in the days after the August 8, 2025, shooting, the scene inside the buildings was jarring, according to a former CDC official who asked not to be named to protect her current employer. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jar
  1. collision
  2. surprise
  3. scratch
  4. bicker
  5. conflict
  6. thump
  7. shock
  8. scrape
Noun
  • The collision killed 46-year-old Venancio Papalotzi-George of Meriden.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This raises the risk of accidents or collisions and can void their insurance.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of collision
Noun
  • Cape Verde’s fairytale run in the 2026 World Cup caught a lot of people by surprise – but not Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • So, perhaps there should be little surprise over the next three venues on the list.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • So in other words, those stacks of lottery tickets or scratch-offs on eBay may be benefitting a select group of people looking to bring their gambling wins home, tax free.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 11 has better battery life than its predecessor, a scratch-resistant screen, 5G support, and its own suite of health and lifestyle features.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratch
Verb
  • There’s striker Josie Gordon, bickering twin sisters Siobhan and Niamh, glove-shunning goalie Katie ‘Boots’ Quinn and couple Maddie and Margy.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Still bloody in last night’s clothing, the two fill a cart with candy and bicker contentedly about the state of the candy industry—arguably also a wink at the state of film.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bicker
Verb
  • Recently, Hollywood insider Rob Shuter claimed that People’s conflicting reports about Meghan and Stewart have forced both the outlet and Hollywood at large to pick a side.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The family argued the testing conflicted with their religious beliefs and wanted more time to pursue treatment options for their daughter.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conflict
Noun
  • The lower-vocal harmony struggles to stand out any time the deeper bass thumps.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ramirez was Miami’s primary catcher as a rookie last season and can add some thump to Miami’s lineup, but his work defensively remains underwhelming.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of thump
Noun
  • The Jays were in shock on trade deadline day, Max Scherzer said.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • This year introduces an exclusive Wave Maker color and ISO Dynamic front seats, designed to absorb shocks for a smoother ride on diverse terrains.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shock
Noun
  • They were released after they were treated at medical facilities for scrapes, cuts, dehydration and exhaustion over the weekend, State Police Lt.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Now, everyone who hunts whitetails has heard about scrapes, and hunters who correctly utilize scrapes score more consistently than those who don’t.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Jar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jar. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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