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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The notion that Brighton, a feisty mid-tier Premier League side who are always particularly motivated to face Chelsea, merited the same level of respect was jarring.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Soft start The wheel starts in a burst of energy that can be jarring.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
The notion that Brighton, a feisty mid-tier Premier League side who are always particularly motivated to face Chelsea, merited the same level of respect was jarring.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Ahmed Nemale, co-founder and CEO of ticketing company KYD Labs and a former executive at Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats, said the high prices can be jarring.
—Amy Corral, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Staying on topic about the Clintons’ early days in the White House, Hillary described the jarring transition from Arkansas to presidential life.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarring
Adjective
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The troop withdrawal is hardly surprising, said Michał Matlak, a senior fellow at the European University Institute and director of the Institute for Innovation and Technology in Warsaw.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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One of the most pleasantly surprising things about visiting the Florida Keys is seeing how many attractions allow for four-legged visitors accompanying their humans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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The post drew loud boos from the crowd.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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This misguided motion by a Democratic Socialist councilmember deserves a loud, emphatic no vote from the full City Council.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
Verb
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For those of us interested in governing and not bickering, this is a good thing.—
Gail Slater,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
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In some states, lawmakers are still bickering over how money should be spent.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Trial promises clashing testimony from two tech titans Musk, who invested about $38 million in OpenAI from December 2015 through May 2017, initially was seeking more than $100 billion in damages.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Arlington voters will choose a new mayor from a field that includes incumbent Jim Ross, developer Steve Cavender, law librarian Hunter Crow and Shaun Mallory, with candidates clashing over a $25 million budget deficit, property tax increases and World Cup preparedness.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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From the 19th century to World War I, the White House grounds had been accessible to a degree that can seem startling today.—
Neil Flanagan,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Henley's eyes were light blue, vivid and startling against the rest of her coloring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Accusations were made, lawsuits were filed, harsh words were spoken and feelings were hurt.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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It’s prized for sculpting a high-definition lip that holds up under the harshest red-carpet lighting.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2026
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DeSantis is arguing that Florida’s significant growth over the past few years merits a redraw of the state’s congressional boundaries.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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On homelessness, Steyer wants to expand interim housing options with services, arguing the state has focused too much on building permanent housing for the homeless that is too costly and takes too long to open.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This is likely due to a high level of conflicting evidence and nutrition misinformation available online.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That didn’t fully erase his conflicting feelings.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Jarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarring. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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