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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
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
In the context of this album, the quiet, soothing words are somehow jarring.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The video’s viral breakout was jarring enough that Nurse John deleted TikTok for six months, before deciding to return and really give posting on social more regularly a go.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Some responses, however, were more jarring than others.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
In the context of this album, the quiet, soothing words are somehow jarring.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Coaching Tenures Are Shrinking What makes those numbers jarring is that this wasn’t always the norm.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
The video’s viral breakout was jarring enough that Nurse John deleted TikTok for six months, before deciding to return and really give posting on social more regularly a go.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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General Daily Insight for January 31, 2026 Minor adjustments can bring surprising ease and clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The surprising twist was the slew of cancellations in — among other places — South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some of the loudest critics of the idea come from Indigenous communities, whose treaties with the Canadian state are older than the province of Alberta.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Much of the comedy in this action-comedy arrives via barbed exchanges between the constantly bickering James and Jonny.—
Richard Kuipers,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The showing had to be aborted after a few shocking scenes of bandmates bickering and Fat Mike blasting lines of cocaine.—
Jim Ruland,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Some are calling it the Boom Boom era of fashion — where the ‘80s doctrine of fur, clashing prints and a greedy, more-is-more approach to dressing feels like a fun cosplay opportunity during an otherwise bleak economic, political and social reality.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Last week Wisconsin Watch asked for your questions about immigration enforcement in Wisconsin, particularly as thousands of federal immigration agents patrol Minnesota’s Twin Cities, conducting door-to-door searches for immigrants and clashing daily with protesters and observers.—
Paul Kiefer,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The legendary David Lynch announced himself to the world with this startling, nightmarish debut feature.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the visual effect can be startling, there is nothing sinister at play.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Before Getting Started When cleaning your oven, try to avoid using harsh oven cleaners or using the self-cleaning feature.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The origin of clemency is understood through the Federalist Papers as a need for mercy in instances when the criminal justice system was too harsh.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors alleged the other crimes of violence were represented by two stalking charges, arguing Mangione stalked Thompson online and travelled across state lines to carry out the killing.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors on Bragg’s case earlier this week urged the presiding judge to schedule trial to begin in July, before the federal case makes it before a jury, arguing local authorities first investigated and charged Mangione and should get to try him first.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The difficulties, the conflicting opinions, the suffering of immigrants, respect for law enforcement, all at the same time.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Exposing your true feelings to a friend can be conflicting today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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