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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Across the region, other election officials were getting similar jolts.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
El Niño jolts California fuel market—and brings epic waves to a surf spot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"Suddenly there were a few jolts, and then after about three seconds it got stronger and stronger," Louis, a passenger on the train, told ICI Normandie radio.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 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
I’m frozen for a few precious moments, taking in this horrible scene, watching the inexorable march of the shamblers, when a strong grip on my arm jolts me out of my shock.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
