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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
Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
But watered down by so much of it, these scenes play like a horror movie without either the horror-movie jolts or the horror-moving pacing.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Demna is leaving Balenciaga to become the new artistic director of Gucci, tasked with jolting the Italian fashion house out of its doldrums with a gust of strong creativity.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Little Kitty, Big City Any subscription service needs to feature a few jolts of serotonin that are quick to download and easy to please, and right now, the reigning champion in the field is undoubtedly Little Kitty, Big City.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
But watered down by so much of it, these scenes play like a horror movie without either the horror-movie jolts or the horror-moving pacing.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Last weekend, the race was jolted by a social media post from Lee Zeldin, the new administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, who railed against cross-border sewage spills from Tijuana.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Demna is leaving Balenciaga to become the new artistic director of Gucci, tasked with jolting the Italian fashion house out of its doldrums with a gust of strong creativity.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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At the time of January’s collision one controller was handling two positions, the National Transportation Safety Board noted.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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The asteroid is now logged as a harmless 0, meaning there’s no likelihood of a collision.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While Red Bull has made mid-season driver swaps before, Lawson's demotion after just two races was something that came as a surprise to him.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The reaction suggested that the scale of the tariffs had come as a surprise.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Two nights after being yanked in the first period in Tampa Bay, Jarry again was pulled after allowing four goals, this time on 12 shots.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s decision to yank the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) to become U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the latest sign Republicans have a special election problem.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Moment Mom Realizes What 11-Year-Old Daughter Had Been Doing With Scissors By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A mom was shocked to discover that her 11-year-old daughter had made some noticeable modifications to her school uniform.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another photographer told me how she was shocked by the amount of couples booking for years down the line.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rami Sinno is crouched beside a filing cabinet, wrestling a beach-ball sized disc out of a box, when a dull thump echoes around his laboratory.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Then the silence was broken by the loud thump of Olive’s .38/40.—
Horace R. Hinkley,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2025
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The revelation struck Tamie deeply, prompting her to leave a $40 tip and record a TikTok video asking viewers to help make a difference.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The revelation, which originally came to light in 2020, has resurfaced thanks to viral TikToks, leaving many people stunned by the unexpected pairing of the U.S. Senator and a drag superstar.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Most residents in the beachfront luxury condominium at Surfside were asleep in their beds when their 12-story residential building shuddered and then collapsed, pinning sleeping residents between the heavy concrete slabs of each floor.—
Bruce Strom,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Image Wall Street shuddered in response, with early market reaction pointing to a further slide in the stock market and a weakening dollar.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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