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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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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
Adjective
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Hammon conceded that being a two-time defending champ took its toll on players with commercials and an increased spotlight, while also wearing the bullseye for opponents.—
The Athletic,
New York Times,
13 May 2025 -
Research indicates that effective parenting programs support mothers in showing increased affection towards their children.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Under executive chef Tom Whitaker, the menu of elevated American fare will feature Swifty’s signature dishes, prepared with local ingredients sourced from regional purveyors like Montauk Shellfish, Braun Seafood, Balsam Farms, Catapano Dairy Farm, and wines from Wölffer Estate.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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The upper part of the loft is an elevated space for the cats.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, home equity loans and lines of credit tend to have high interest rates: in the mid-8% range as of mid-May, according to Bankrate.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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The stakes are high for FAMU, which is still reeling from past leadership controversies.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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