jacking (up)

verb

Definition of jacking (up)next
present participle of jack (up)
1
as in hoisting
to lift with effort jack up the car so we can change that tire

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2
as in lifting
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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  1. lifting
  2. raising
  3. elevating
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  • Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.
    Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The good news is that lifting the freeze is quick and straightforward.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
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  • In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.
    Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
    Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevating
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“Jacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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