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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jacked (up)
Adjective
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Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026 -
As even Mercola noted in 2010, several additional studies found no increased risk of cancer following the shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Karl-Anthony Towns hoisted the Eastern Conference championship trophy and a cigar on top of a parade bus while Mamdani danced.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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And then seven minutes in, the whole thing lifted like a pressure cooker releasing the steam.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The hospital lifted its lockdown later that morning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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Bridges fielded a pass, spun around and heaved an errant 3-pointer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Alex Call’s nice running catch of Edgar Quero’s foul down the left-field line ended the inning and raised the stakes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Beren has achived high ratings from customers since moving into a stylish dining room that was formerly a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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“Jacked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacked%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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