1
as in bickered
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 clashed
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 jarred
Though on board with his ideas, Bielsa’s blunt and cursory management style also jarred with several players.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
While on the way to an audition, she was approached by fans and felt jarred, worried she was getting mugged.
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Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce will help your family enjoy a comforting chicken casserole in under an hour.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.
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Siham Shamalakh,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
As excitement has built and focus has sharpened in preparation for the Winter Olympics, biathlete and Minnesota native Luci Anderson has been jarred at times by thoughts of home.
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CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Anchovies and sardines are both small, oily fish that are usually canned or jarred.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 Feb. 2026
Singleton rocked Bills star running back James Cook and jarred the ball free early to start the binge.
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Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
While on the way to an audition, she was approached by fans and felt jarred, worried she was getting mugged.
—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Rotisserie chicken and jarred Alfredo sauce will help your family enjoy a comforting chicken casserole in under an hour.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Missile exchanges have jarred with the spirit of the holidays underway across the region.
—
Siham Shamalakh,
Washington Post,
22 Mar. 2026
As excitement has built and focus has sharpened in preparation for the Winter Olympics, biathlete and Minnesota native Luci Anderson has been jarred at times by thoughts of home.
—
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
Anchovies and sardines are both small, oily fish that are usually canned or jarred.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
3 Feb. 2026
Singleton rocked Bills star running back James Cook and jarred the ball free early to start the binge.
—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarred
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King bickered with fans on social media.
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But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
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Iranian authorities, in turn, view armed Kurdish factions as separatist or terrorist threats, especially groups such as PJAK, which has clashed for years with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps along Iran’s western border.
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Plane Jane and Drag Race judge Law Roach clashed on Project Runway in front of Tyra Banks.
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The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class action suit filed by YouTube TV subscribers who argued that Disney used its control over must-have programming, including content tied to ESPN and Hulu, to influence the broader live streaming market.
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Blutinger, a Jewish studies professor at Long Beach State University, had argued that Israel was not committing genocide in Gaza and that the protests on university campuses seemed supportive of Hamas.
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Many who did stay up or set alarms were fans of the Mexican national team, and were conflicted or even gutted by the 2-0 defeat.
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In each case, the court ruled the president's actions conflicted with the clear text of federal law.
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The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William's family tree.
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Both exist in spite of the odds, symbols of perseverance and community — memorials to those who fought to establish a new country and a new state, and who happened to do it in a place that proved particularly untamable.
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Jayed ruled that Waldermar Anton collided with the keeper while the ball was airborne, disallowing the goal.
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The vehicle stopped at the end of the ramp, then the motorcycle collided with it.
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In fact, Twain might well have quarreled with the whole premise of celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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He's previously quarreled with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green.
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“Jarred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarred. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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