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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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The Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings also show increased demand, with a 17% and 16% increase in ticket prices from last year, respectively.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Tariffs and increased competition are adding to the pressure now.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Those who fear they may have been exposed to elevated levels of cesium should contact their medical providers.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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The change in ownership at two of Holtzman's former large downtown apartments properties — Washington Park Apartments and The Miller on Brush — were factors in last year's higher vacancy rate, according to the partnership, although both properties have since begun stabilizing.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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That ratio is significantly higher than Milwaukee County as a whole, which has one for every 193 people and the entire state of Wisconsin which has one for every 275 people.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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