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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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Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That lifts the cap to $59,950 for an individual or $85,600 for a family of four.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Aubrey talked about Fairbairn’s contract being the rising tide that lifts all boats.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Cover Exposed Roots Sometimes heavy ice and snow heaves newer plants out of the ground.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The elastic waistband adds flexibility, while the contrast side stripe gives them a subtle sporty finish that elevates the overall look.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Based in Savannah, Parker’s elevates the typical travel stop with a hospitality-first approach, offering everything from fresh grab-and-go options to hot bars serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner at select Parker's Kitchen locations .—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Jacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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