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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Even when Conrad had served in Iraq, the sight of a gun hadn’t been so jarring.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Drivers have to rely on the digital rear-view mirror, which can be jarring.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Getting buy-in and advice from the team helps leaders arrive at a stronger strategy and ensures that inevitable course corrections are minor rather than jarring.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
Even when Conrad had served in Iraq, the sight of a gun hadn’t been so jarring.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The contrast with modern crocodilians is jarring.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Drivers have to rely on the digital rear-view mirror, which can be jarring.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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On the surface, however, what appears to be most surprising is the apparent lack of parachutes for the crew.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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In other sports news, Team USA had a surprising loss to Italy at the World Baseball Classic, as did the Illini in the Big Ten Tournament, while the Bears re-signed several players and lost others to free agency.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And yes, because we are blessed with famous weather, whole neighborhoods and districts can risk spilling out into the sidewalks, where laughs get louder, music gets blasted and the street fashion becomes a runway.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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During the fight, one girl was seen being slammed to the ground, with a loud bang heard in the footage.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her grandparents are constantly bickering, worn down by the pressures of keeping the family hotel afloat.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The choice not to pick a team has left fans bickering with each other.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Luna then squares restrictive Saturn, potentially challenging our patience — especially if expectations are clashing with reality.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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In one of the year’s biggest controversies at the state Capitol, parents and legislators are clashing in a bitter battle over tighter oversight regulations on homeschooling families.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional death for kids ages 5-14, with a startling 28% rise in fatalities in 2022 compared to 2019, according to the CDC.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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About 30 minutes into the flight, passengers said flight attendants began running up and down the aisle appearing agitated before making a startling announcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Senegal 's parliament has approved a new bill that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely Muslim West African nation, the latest African country to impose harsh penalties against the LGBTQ+ community.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Audrey Sterk of Audrey Sterk Design teamed up with Chip Webster Architecture and Reid Builders to use durable composite countertops and weather-resistant cabinetry to ensure this outdoor kitchen will last, even in this harsh island environment.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Staci Visser, an attorney for Robinson, told the judge before the ruling that the defense is not arguing in the court of public opinion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Every Democrat in the Colorado General Assembly — both in the state senate and the state house — signed a letter to the governor arguing that sentence forgiveness should be reserved for people who take responsibility for their actions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday was defined by the knee-jerk reactions to multiple — and often conflicting — headlines about the status of the Iran war and the ability for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Instead of scrolling through dozens of forum posts trying to piece together conflicting information, these databases organize locations by production, giving you coordinates and context in one place.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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