- present participle of jolt.
jolting
Example Sentences
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But while Space Mountain tops off at about 32 mph, it likely still has Galacticoaster beat in the intensity factor due to its lift hill, sudden dips, jolting turns and near pitch-black darkness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026
This spiritual sequel to “Frankenstein” is a romantic tale of obsession, possession and fantasy — adjectives that also apply to its filmmaker, Maggie Gyllenhaal, who expends massive quantities of energy jolting it to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
Women ride past on donkey carts, piled high with vegetables, jolting over potholes deep enough to trap a wheel.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Goldberg told BBC News the company's counter-suit was "jolting".
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
A moment later came the most jolting shock of all as the grapnel found a branch that held it fast.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
