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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacked (up)
Adjective
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026 -
Allergy season brings airborne irritants, which include tree, grass, and ragweed pollen that trigger immune responses, which cause increased swelling.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a symbolic gesture reflecting its name, the final beam to be hoisted into the under-construction Legacy Middle School building in Elgin was signed Wednesday by some of the students who will be going there next year.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The hiker was hoisted off the mountain and flown to a landing zone, where the hiker was transferred to Highlands Emergency Air Rescue & Transport for transport to a hospital, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Laying on his side in the crease, the goalie lifted his left pad to stop Dahlin's shot from the slot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tatum played the entire fourth quarter for the second straight game, his minutes limit seemingly lifted.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On Shabbat, the Acheinu, a prayer for liberating those held in captivity, was recited from the bimah, an elevated platform where sermons are often delivered.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Barkley heaved the man, Jorge Lugo, through a plate-glass window and was arrested.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Former All-State high school quarterback Scott Burrell heaved the ball the length of the court and into the waiting hands of Tate George, who caught and shot in one motion and UConn, with a 71-70 win, was headed to the regional finals, a game away from the Final Four.—
From Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trip raised hopes among some members on the WhatsApp chain that expressions of empathy toward Palestinians will become more common at Beth El, both from the bimah and in synagogue-wide communications.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Together, the reports signal a possible escalation in the Iran -war — the fallout of which has already rattled markets and raised fears of broader supply chain disruptions and higher global prices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An assembly of planets moves through your ninth house, putting travel, expansion, and higher purpose at the center of your month.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Strus went on to enter halftime with a game-high 22 points.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Jacked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacked%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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