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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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2
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
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 18 July 2025
The point of network television is to offer something that has a live jolt to it—sports, stand-up, the occasional drama or comedy shows that become appointment viewing.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Likewise, the throttle felt lethargic when pulling out of junctions in anything but Go Kart mode, which forced me to sink the throttle a bit more, causing the car to jolt forward.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Noun
There's a nice jolt but not jitters or an overt shock to the senses.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 18 July 2025
The point of network television is to offer something that has a live jolt to it—sports, stand-up, the occasional drama or comedy shows that become appointment viewing.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Verb
President Donald Trump jolted global markets Monday with the announcement that the U.S. will impose a sweeping 25% tariff on all imports from Japan and South Korea beginning August 1.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Likewise, the throttle felt lethargic when pulling out of junctions in anything but Go Kart mode, which forced me to sink the throttle a bit more, causing the car to jolt forward.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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The maximum altitude for the route the helicopter was taking was 200 ft, but the collision occurred at an altitude of around 300 ft.—
David Shepardson,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Twenty-eight-year-old Sam Lilley died in January’s midair collision, the deadliest plane crash in the US in 24 years.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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Last month and August 2024 also saw a weak start, so this comes as no surprise.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This one likely comes as no surprise, but fish, particularly thin or delicate varieties, is not well-suited for your cast iron.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Accompanied by her brother-in-law, Sen. Edward Kennedy, the former first lady was seen at N.Y.C.'s 21 Club — shaking hands with other frequenters.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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The two men appeared to shake hands before parting ways.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Otherwise, the state would yank funding and redirect the city’s 911 response to a third-party center.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are yanking their catalog from Spotify, the Australian rock band confirmed on Friday, citing founder Daniel Ek‘s investment in a military defense company.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
Verb
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News of his death shocked the music industry, who paid tribute through the day.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Horner's sudden exit after a 20-year association with Red Bull shocked the F1 world.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson give this team just enough thump to be dangerous.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team pulled off a shocking blockbuster by landing franchise slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox, immediately filling its need for some left-handed thump in the batting order.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Here are some of the biggest revelations from the National Transportation Safety Board hearing.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Mailman is also a shameful revelation of the inexcusable working conditions that letter carriers are subjected to: The injury rate for postal workers is higher than for coal miners.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All those sharp tool and drills are enough to make anyone shudder.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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When only two vehicles remain on the far edge of the lot, the woman twists the key in the ignition and the idling car shudders still.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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