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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jack (up)
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To hoist the orb onto the overhead line, a crew member attaches it to a quadcopter drone and pilots it up with a remote control.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Aug. 2025 -
More Getty Images Scheffler hasn't teed it up since hoisting the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush last month.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Angel Reese added her name to the record book Monday night, but her milestone wasn't enough to lift the Chicago Sky past the Las Vegas Aces.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Work on Empire Wind 1 was allowed to resume after BOEM lifted its order in May, following multiple rounds of conversation between Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Aug. 2025
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Downtown and The Gulch Best for: Unbeatable live music in the center of the city Downtown Nashville is positively heaving with things to do, see, and eat, from late night music to one of the most unique museums in the country.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
5 Aug. 2025
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Location Osaka Castle and its surrounding park—heaving with cherry trees and Japanese maples for vibrant displays in spring and fall—couldn’t be closer to the hotel and is a major attraction of the foodie city.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Funding and cost increases raise concerns The board told voters that the first phase would not cost more than $17.5 million, according to the suit.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Aug. 2025
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But more often, the easiest way to elevate a dish is with herbs and spices.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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At some point in the next week, Rice will officially be placed on the league’s Reserve/Suspension list, and Tonyan is the most likely candidate to be immediately elevated back to the active roster.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
28 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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