jolt
verb (used with object)
to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.
have jolted
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present perfectof jolt.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The repeated heatwaves and wildfires have jolted the public into reflection on the reality of climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hundreds of aftershocks have jolted southern Philippines after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake left dozens of people dead and hundreds more injured.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
The strikes have jolted markets worldwide and sent the price of oil soaring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2026
TOKYO—Japan’s central bank held rates steady on Friday, avoiding a surprise that would have jolted markets already unnerved by fiscal anxiety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
His own words must have jolted a memory, for his face clouded again and he frowned very slightly.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
