jolt
verb (used with object)
to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly.
jolts
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pluralof jolt.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof jolt (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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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"All I could do was hold the chair I was sitting in as big jolts came one after another," she added, appearing to still be in shock.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
From the Greek philosopher Archimedes shouting “eureka” in his bathtub to the German psychologist Karl Bühler defining the concept of an “Aha!” moment two centuries later, sudden jolts of realization can hit rather quickly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Battery-storage systems are seen as a key piece of the energy puzzle as demand from artificial intelligence jolts the power business.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
It really hits people in the heart and the guts, and jolts people, and I think that’s a good thing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
Daddy screams as he jolts up from the table.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
