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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
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Supply and demand jolts amid the COVID-19 pandemic have also shaken markets.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
All 14 points came in a second-quarter flurry that jolted the sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
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Noun
The invocation of an actual legend and martyr of the sport—Senna died in 1994, after a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix—is meant to supply a jolt of gravitas.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
Supply and demand jolts amid the COVID-19 pandemic have also shaken markets.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
TBIs are caused by a sudden blow or jolt to the head and are associated with suicidal ideation and major depressive disorder.
—Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
All 14 points came in a second-quarter flurry that jolted the sellout crowd of 18,064 at Chase Center.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jolt
Noun
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Alcohol was not a factor in the collision, police said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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This shape is thought to have arisen because the Infinity Galaxy was formed as two disk galaxies engaged in a head-on collision.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
Noun
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At that point, the woman tells her friend to use Uber instead, a decision that leads to yet another surprise.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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What was a surprise was the agile, easy and when asked, responsive drive experience that this sedan delivers.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić shaking hands after signing bilateral documents during a meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 8, 2024.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Nikki Bella and Lola Vice were shaking their hips in the middle of the ring, and Wade Barrett encouraged Michael Cole to show them what he’s got.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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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
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And remember when cohost Jenny McCarthy would yell at male players, yank their ears, and just be all-around crude on said series?—
Lindsay Soll,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Under the masterful conditioning care of Brendan Walsh, this powerful striding colt came within a neck of shocking the world at odds of 15-1 in the second leg of the Triple Crown series.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Don’t be shocked to see Navy try him at QB in that triple option in Annapolis.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 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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Of course, peeling back the truth of the woman’s death leads to many other unpleasant revelations.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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But Stewart's 40-year friendship and collaborative relationship with Bob Dylan is a revelation for most.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
19 July 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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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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