jack (up)

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as in to hoist
to lift with effort jack up the car so we can change that tire

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
Verb
  • Rescuers rappelled down from the aircraft, put harnesses on the boy and his father and hoisted them up.
    Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The video shows the helicopter flying over the pair, who could be seen waving at the crew, and eventually hoisting them up to safety.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
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  • Until this week, the brothers were also banned from leaving Romania, a measure that prosecutors said on Thursday had been lifted.
    Luiza Ilie, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Nvidia, which has become one of the market’s most influential stocks, rose 3.9% after its 8.5% tumble Thursday and was the strongest force lifting the S&P 500.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • But with the shot clock about to expire, Harris heaved a deep 3-pointer toward the rim and banked it in.
    Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The waves heaved beneath our small boat on their way to batter the cliffs, giving us a small yet thrilling taste of what these seas are capable of.
    Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Von der Leyen has proposed that the EU's executive branch, the European Commission, raise up to $161 billion on financial markets that would be loaned to member countries buy new military equipment for themselves, or to send to Ukraine.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The media shake-up celebrated by Trump has raised concerns among some in the industry who fear that access to reporting the truth will become increasingly difficult as credentials are revoked and outlets too favorable of the president may not provide full coverage.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • No matter what treatments or styles lie in store for your hair, the experience will be elevated by the subtly wafting aroma of their smolderingly exquisite fragrance.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Conceived with a day-to-night approach, the collection was elevated with asymmetric drapery, fringes and sequined appliqués, all enhanced by an earthy color palette with pink and purple touches.
    WWD, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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