jack (up)

Definition of jack (up)next
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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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Verb
  • The event topped out, by my count, at 18 pro-billionaire attendees, who hoisted signs with slogans such as Tip Your Landlord and Property Rights Are Human Rights.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • By Wednesday morning, the restrictions were suddenly lifted, leaving the city’s airport in confusion for several hours.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Erewhon is pushing its wellness footprint further into aesthetics — starting with lip flips and brow lifts — as the lines between self care and cosmetic treatments continue to blur.
    Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This rapid release likely caused the soil to heave upward, resulting in the minor floor damage.
    Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Cover Exposed Roots Sometimes heavy ice and snow heaves newer plants out of the ground.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The health care company also raised its forecast range for profit this fiscal year.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In the wake of Bad Bunny's halftime show selection in September, many critics raised concerns about a potential language barrier for English-language viewers.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As Audience Director at Hearst’s award-winning Austin American-Statesman, Robbie partners with editors and reporters to elevate local coverage and expand readership.
    Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These digital watches are a fun way to add a casual, cool aesthetic to your wrist and elevate any outfit.
    John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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