jolt
verb (used with object)
to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.
jolted
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past participleof jolt.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof jolt.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
joltverb (used with object)to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.
Example Sentences
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The temblor jolted the area at 12:13 a.m., with an epicenter about three miles south-southeast of Compton.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The repeated heatwaves and wildfires have jolted the public into reflection on the reality of climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
On the first day, Beijing-based Moonshot AI jolted global markets with a new model seen as ranking with the world’s best.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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
He jolted in surprise when a soft hand touched his arm, tearing him away from his thoughts.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
