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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
Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
A couple of jolts and bumps during a flight is expected, but certain routes have more than their fair share of stomach-dropping turbulence.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Earlier in the week, Pete Hegseth, Mr. Trump’s defense secretary, jolted Kyiv and European allies of Ukraine by saying in a meeting with NATO and Ukrainian defense ministers in Brussels that the United States did not support Ukraine’s desire to join NATO as part of a peace plan.
—Yonette Joseph, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The company received a jolt of stability in 2023 when the French satellite operator Eutelsat acquired OneWeb at a valuation of $3.4 billion.
—Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
A couple of jolts and bumps during a flight is expected, but certain routes have more than their fair share of stomach-dropping turbulence.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
What to watch: There is growing evidence that tariff uncertainty might jolt the global economy.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Earlier in the week, Pete Hegseth, Mr. Trump’s defense secretary, jolted Kyiv and European allies of Ukraine by saying in a meeting with NATO and Ukrainian defense ministers in Brussels that the United States did not support Ukraine’s desire to join NATO as part of a peace plan.
—Yonette Joseph, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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Baltimore's bridge was also built before 1994, when new bridges were required to be constructed to minimize the risk of a catastrophic collapse from a collision, according to the NTSB.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Based on analysis of satellite measurements, the collision deformed sedimentary and volcanic rock layers as far as 6.2 miles to the north and south of the impact crater, while leaving the east and west relatively unscathed.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But her surprise engagement wasn't the biggest shock.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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And the second round of the women’s tournament begins today after a first round that yielded few surprises seed-wise, although six teams — UConn, LSU, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas — scored more than 100 points for the first time in the history of the women’s NCAA tournament.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the past, Boston has been able to shake off adversity and remain successful.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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New tariffs take effect this week upending global alliances, shaking business and consumer confidence, and rattling the markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 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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Read: Where science and miracles meet Pagels isn’t trying to shock the faithful.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson, a Democrat who is running to unseat Lawler in 2026, said communities in her district were shocked to find out the rug was pulled out from under them for important local priorities.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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This, more than any textured thumps, added to the immersiveness.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Mar. 2025
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Yeon-hui is driven by vengeance, and Min-chan uses divine revelations to justify his actions.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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That revelation could turn some scientific understandings on their head.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Workout partners on the opposite side of the heavy bag shuddered and held on for dear life as Foreman slammed into it with his gloved fists.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Oliveira’s films shudder with the mighty currents of history, whether long-ago conflicts that leave their traces in cities or ones, in Portugal or elsewhere, that leave their marks in living memory.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Jolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolt. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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