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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
pack the glass vase so that it won't fall victim to any hard jolts in transit
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as in surprise
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected
the news of the CEO's sudden retirement was a jolt to us all
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks
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as in to yank
to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion
she jolted the door open with her elbow
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as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference
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Recent Examples of jolt
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
New York — Coffee drinkers are in for a jolt long before their first sip.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The results were jolting and sui generis.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
According to bartender Lala, the Godfather — a smoky Scotch tempered with amaretto, then given a citrus jolt with orange bitters — is among the most popular orders, along with the Little Italy (rye, sweet vermouth, Amaro Ramazzotti and bitters).
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
New York — Coffee drinkers are in for a jolt long before their first sip.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
But Reid, setting a tough-love tone, jolted him.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The results were jolting and sui generis.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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Among the 14 other serious Marysville Boulevard collisions, 10 of them left 11 pedestrians or cyclists with severe injuries.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But a collision wouldn’t have happened until much farther down the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sensitivity maximum actually took me by surprise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kam Shanks could not shake Ole Miss' punt coverage team and Arkansas will start its first drive of the second half from the 9.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By Wednesday, Kimmel’s bosses at ABC—owned by Disney—decided to yank him without a definite return date.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Former Cincinnati Reds star Zack Cozart on Wednesday cheered Disney’s decision to yank comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air after controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These shocks land heavily on Hispanics, who are overrepresented in construction, service, and blue-collar work sensitive to inflation and policy disruptions.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The charges come five days after 22-year-old Tyler Robinson was taken into custody in connection with the grisly killing that shocked the nation and stoked fears of more political violence.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bass-heavy tracks carry plenty of thump while vocals still sound crisp, and the companion app gives you real control over the EQ.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the thump, thump, thumping of her brother’s hands pounding a heavy bag.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The revelation arrives months after the Red Bull driver set a new unofficial lap record at the Nürburgring, under the name Franz Hermann.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As Wells Fargo reels from revelations that its mistake cost hundreds of people their homes, the bank is blaming the problem on faulty computer software.—
Deon Roberts,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Andy sighed, shuddering between them.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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The White House will be well aware of this fact, particularly in an environment where fiscally conservative Republicans will be shuddering at Uncle Sam’s $37 trillion (and growing) national debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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