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as in shook
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 jerked
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 shocked
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 jolted
New York — The war in Iran has jolted financial markets, sending oil prices surging and stocks and bonds falling.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
But even with effective air defenses, Iran’s missiles and drones — and the debris from those that are intercepted — have killed and wounded civilians, inflicted significant damage on key energy facilities and jolted the global economy.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Multiple Oakland hotels, office buildings and apartment hubs have been jolted by loan defaults and plunging values over the last few years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
That brings to mind a time when a series of near-miss Orioles teams found the wanting ingredient that finally jolted them to excellence.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns jolted out of the First Four with Tramon Mark’s walk-off fadeaway jumper.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Authorities were called to a home in Oklahoma City after Josh Hodnik was jolted awake by his 11-year-old son, who told him there was a strange man in his bed on Saturday, March 14, according to KOKH.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The disruption has jolted energy markets, pushing up prices and straining import-dependent economies.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
But even with effective air defenses, Iran’s missiles and drones — and the debris from those that are intercepted — have killed and wounded civilians, inflicted significant damage on key energy facilities and jolted the global economy.
—Jiachuan Wu, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Multiple Oakland hotels, office buildings and apartment hubs have been jolted by loan defaults and plunging values over the last few years.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
That brings to mind a time when a series of near-miss Orioles teams found the wanting ingredient that finally jolted them to excellence.
—Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026
The Longhorns jolted out of the First Four with Tramon Mark’s walk-off fadeaway jumper.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Authorities were called to a home in Oklahoma City after Josh Hodnik was jolted awake by his 11-year-old son, who told him there was a strange man in his bed on Saturday, March 14, according to KOKH.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The disruption has jolted energy markets, pushing up prices and straining import-dependent economies.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolted
Verb
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When Bradford delivered the detail about the sandwich, the board and attendees laughed and shook their heads.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Stocks shook off an early stumble to finish with slim gains on Wall Street Thursday and close out their first winning week since the start of the Iran war.—
Damian J. Troise,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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We are jerked between past and present as his backstory gets filled in, one jogged memory at a time.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Aisha jerked and opened her eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The moon’s clash with Jupiter is a confidence booster, but don’t be shocked by a mid-day mood swing.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At least the elevator still creaked and shuddered, as in the old days, finally trembling open on the eighth floor.—
Rick Bragg,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Later, when Tristan gently put his hand on Marke’s shoulder, the king shuddered.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel drew walks, sandwiched around a Trout single, and then Soler yanked a three-run double down the left field line.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota starter Taj Bradley struck out nine over 4 1/3 innings, but was yanked after throwing 92 pitches.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Back in Brooklyn after college at Emerson, she was appalled by the march toward war that followed 9/11.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minerliz’ family was relieved — and appalled.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The roar of the crowds gathered at the base of the 101-story building still echoed in his ears, and the thrill of scaling its ten abstract metal dragons vibrated through his body.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even the bathrooms down the hall vibrated with rhythm.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the larger culture has lurched rightward, with big corporations abandoning progressive signaling in favor of…other priorities.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s term, CPS has lurched from budget crisis to budget crisis, able only to muddle through due to record-breaking mayoral declarations of tax-increment-financing surpluses.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Jolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolted. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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