jack (up)

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as in to hoist
to lift with effort jack up the car so we can change that tire

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
Verb
  • Oddsmakers have Josh Allen and the Bills as the most likely to hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
    Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • In the new video, Westman, with hair pulled back in a ponytail and wearing a T-shirt, is seen browsing the firearms and, at one point, even hoisting a rifle and aiming it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro Just like the original Roborock Qrevo Curv that debuted at last year’s IFA, the Roborock Qrevo Curv 2 Pro has wheels that can lift the robot's chassis high enough to clear obstacles and thresholds.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The commercial arm has helped the players union become one of the most in-demand player collectives in sports, with merchandise sales projected to lift 115% this year (year-over-year).
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Just seven seconds into the second quarter, Beck heaved the first touchdown pass of his Miami career to freshman slot receiver Malachi Toney, a product of Plantation American Heritage and UM’s top receiver Sunday with six catches for 82 yards and the score.
    Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Since 2023, the actor has regularly been photographed at the Studio City Farmers Market, arms—and Bode tote—heaving with tulips, pincushions, sunflowers, and sea lavender.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.
    Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Worthy’s role was elevated last year because of an injury to wide receiver Rashee Rice.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
  • To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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