jolt
Example Sentences
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When he first started, he would have "nightmares" and jolt awake during the day, thinking he was late for work.
From Barron's
But it might take a lot more for the much-needed jolt of confidence and festive spirit to spread across the economy.
From BBC
A hit of Worcestershire deepens the savoriness, and a dusting of cayenne on the finished dish offers a quiet jolt, just enough to make you notice it.
From Salon
Normally, such a big change in the inflation reading would jolt markets.
Like Christmas, they happened once a year, jolting us out of our daily grind.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
