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as in lifts
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 jacks (up)
Verb
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That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cushion lifts to reveal a space large enough to hold board games or an extra blanket.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East could also push food prices higher in the coming months as a spike in diesel prices lifts transportation costs.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a degraded grassland returns to health, the ground heaves up, as if inhaling with relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the plane heaves up, the spoilers can press it back down.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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This raises the odds of flight cancellations and schedule cuts, spelling trouble for the summer travel season.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Slain Iranian nuclear scientists raises alarm over uranium, expertise reaching black market.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But this new term elevates it, incorporating an aesthetic and lifestyle into the overall vibe.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fashionable eyewear elevates any look for any occasion and can fit into anyone’s lifestyle.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Jacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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