1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in increased
being at a higher level than average
the convenience store had the item I needed but at a ridiculously jacked up price
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
local restaurants jacked up their prices for the summer tourist season
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
Adjective
-
But in the early 2000s, Women’s Health Initiative studies found an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke in some women taking hormone therapy.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Among those who’d be worried by its increased dominance?—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Kirkpatrick informed the Kowalskis that those suffering from CRPS often show elevated levels of glutamate, an amino acid, which can be inhibited by ketamine infusions.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
-
In Cincinnati, at least 10 doctors have received over $1 million in industry payments, according to an Enquirer investigation, with Archdeacon and Sagi being fifth and seventh highest paid on the list, respectively.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
-
Friedrichsen, a Wake Forest transfer, was among the trio of Wildcats in double figures, connecting on three triples and dealing a team-high three assists in the win.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share