jarred

verb

past tense of jar
1
as in bickered
to express different opinions about something often angrily those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar

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2
as in clashed
to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings

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Recent Examples of jarred Sneed’s crucial hit on Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers in the 2023 AFC Championship Game jarred the ball loose. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 No-Mayo Tuna Salad Use tuna packed in olive oil—not water—for the silkiest fillets, and opt for jarred over canned for larger pieces of fish. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 They’re being ragdolled by mechanical seats, sprayed by gusts of water, jarred by simulated flashes of lightning, and by all indications having a great time. — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 Their flavor is different, but many recipes are written for canned or jarred hearts rather than fresh artichokes. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Southport, England, erupted Sunday afternoon when native son Tommy Fleetwood jarred a 73-foot birdie putt on the opening hole to kickstart his comeback bid. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 19 July 2026 Fresh prepared pizza dough from the grocery store and jarred marinara make this Supreme Pizza recipe almost as easy as ordering delivery, but a whole lot more fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 While on the way to an audition, she was approached by fans and felt jarred, worried she was getting mugged. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jarred
  1. bickered
  2. clashed
  3. argued
  4. conflicted
  5. fought
  6. collided
  7. quarreled
Verb
  • King bickered with fans on social media.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
  • But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Definition of bickered
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  • White supremacist groups and alt-right influencers have clashed with local immigration advocates and faith leaders who sought to protect the Haitian community.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Spanish protesters and migrants clashed with police and each other in Ceuta, one month after a horde of over 70,000 Moroccan migrants abruptly swarmed the small Spanish enclave.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of clashed
Verb
  • Group argued construction could be irreversible The National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is challenging the ballroom, had told the justices that the project would likely become irreversible unless it is stopped now.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.
    — Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of argued
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  • Karimi disputed such allegations in social media posts on the matter and said the conflict stemmed from her own support for Palestine, which conflicted with Walton's views on Israel.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In his dueling closing argument, Sanft disputed that characterization, saying Davis had fabricated the account and that his retellings over the years often conflicted with one another and, at times, with the evidence.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of conflicted
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  • The bout marked the first time Cameron and Mayer, 36, had fought each other at either the amateur or professional level.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The gambling industry is far more entrenched in Washington and fought major legislative battles before.
    — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fought
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  • During a Cincinnati game last month, Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo collided with Miller while attempting to field a ground ball in the seventh inning.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The pursuit ended when the driver collided with a parked car near the intersection of Carlson and Sandburg drives in Sacramento’s River Park neighborhood, Gamble said.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of collided
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  • In Krisevich’s case, Konovalova repeatedly quarreled with the artist and his wife until the couple ultimately escaped Russia in December 2025.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • During his time in the Senate, Brattin was previously a member of the Conservative Caucus, which later rebranded as the Missouri Freedom Caucus, a group of hard-charging lawmakers that frequently quarreled with GOP leadership.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of quarreled

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“Jarred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jarred. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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