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
  • The winner of the World Cup will hoist a trophy, receive championship rings for the first time and gain a lifetime of glory in what will be a defining moment in the country’s sports history.
    — Luis Andres Henao, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Fellow sportsman Jannik Sinner hoisted the Wimbledon trophy with his go-to Rolex Daytona on his wrist.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of hoist
Verb
  • Nevertheless, do not expect Jenny Sugarman’s side to be overawed, not after making history last spring by lifting the Adran Premier League title for the first time following a tremendous two-way tussle with holders Cardiff City.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The effects of this tournament will still be studied and analyzed long after Rodri lifted the trophy and Spain danced on Sunday.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of lift
Verb
  • At one point, Nelson appears to snatch the other driver’s sunglasses from his forehead and heave them across the parking lot.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of heave
Verb
  • Having one copy of the APOE4 variant may double or triple the chance of developing Alzheimer’s, while having two copies may raise risk by tenfold or more.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • The Digital Realty proposal is the first project vying to get an exemption from Atlanta’s ban, raising questions about balancing urban land use and digital infrastructure.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of raise
Verb
  • His stature as the greatest ever keeps rising, elevating, growing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • There’s just a better version lurking inside, one that could’ve elevated the action-chase genre instead of merely loitering there.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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