jolt
verb (used with object)
to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.
are jolting
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present progressiveof jolt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Skyrocketing jet-fuel prices are jolting the aviation industry, and airlines are bringing travelers along for the ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
From time to time, the low-flying jets overhead or the A train rumbling by are jolting reminders that Rockaway Beach is part of New York City.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2017
The first few minutes, an aggressive rap number, are jolting.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2015
I will admit, however, that they are jolting in a sub-“Twilight Zone,” “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” way that puts an evil grin on my face.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2012
Applying their purchasing muscle to everything from gurneys to latex gloves, the large outfits are jolting a sleepy industry.
From Time Magazine Archive
