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jack (up)

verb

Definition of jack (up)next
1
as in to hoist
to lift with effort jack up the car so we can change that tire

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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position local restaurants jacked up their prices for the summer tourist season

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
  1. hoist
  2. lift
  3. heave
  4. raise
  5. elevate
Verb
  • Originally intended for Florence Cathedral’s roof, the statue proved too heavy to hoist and too magnificent to place so high.
    — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Peter Zumthor’s design hoists a serpentine platform atop pavilions that read like stout, truncated legs, making the edifice almost creaturely in its architectural stance.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of hoist
Verb
  • But the sour mood that numerous surveys and polls have found about the state of the city does not appear to have magically lifted.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And votes from Democrats, who are likely to balk at any major cuts to spending programs frequently targeted by Republicans, would be required to lift debt ceiling legislation over the 60-vote filibuster threshold in the Senate.
    — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of lift
Verb
  • One snap later, Allen heaved an end-zone strike to Moore, who almost caught the ball despite cornerback Kamari Lassiter’s interference.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • With nine seconds to play, Underwood dropped back to pass, scrambled and heaved a last-ditch pass that sailed out of bounds.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of heave
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  • The volume of the excellent eclectic soundtrack raises the energy level even higher.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The suit says La Strada twice raised concerns with Hoskins, but his Capitol security badge then was deactivated before a hearing in the case and he was fired effective May 1.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of raise
Verb
  • Tariffs may still be elevating some costs, such as appliances, which jumped in price last month.
    — DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And lawmakers from states newer to the early-primary lineup are already preparing to elevate what matters to their constituents, as they get wooed by presidential aspirants.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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