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Recent Examples of jostle
Every excursion includes the likelihood of being uncomfortably jostled or, worse, dropped as he’s being transferred to his seat.
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The dynasts began to jostle, publicly and viciously, for power.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Everyone erupted into cheers, slapping their 14-year-old brother on the back and jostling him playfully.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Her fingers search for a better hold and jostle a few pebbles that tumble to the ground below.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The dynasts began to jostle, publicly and viciously, for power.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Everyone erupted into cheers, slapping their 14-year-old brother on the back and jostling him playfully.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Her fingers search for a better hold and jostle a few pebbles that tumble to the ground below.
—Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jostle
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As California pushes toward a cleaner energy future, the key challenge ahead is not just reducing emissions, but ensuring fuel remains reliable and affordable in the meantime.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Skiers and snowboarders trying to squeeze the last bits of winter fun from Colorado‘s meager snowpack will have one less option after this week, with Vail Resort set to close 11 days sooner than planned.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The disruption has not only sent fuel prices soaring, but has squeezed supplies of petrochemicals needed to make everyday items like shoes, clothing and plastic bags.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Jostle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jostle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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