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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Strategic Takeaways Cultivating more biomass traditionally means processing at higher volumes, increased SKU complexity, additional labor, higher overhead costs and the waste of natural resources and utilities at every step of the chain.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026 -
At Pinewood, the program has sparked increased interest in dance and the arts across campus, with younger students expressing interest in participating and teachers incorporating performances into school-wide events.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The civilians, all adults in stable condition, were hoisted by a helicopter crew to emergency services waiting at Melbourne Orlando International Airport.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Crewmembers aboard an Air Rescue Wing HH-60W Jolly Green helicopter, based at the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Space Force Base, hoisted the 11 victims from a life raft to safety, officials said.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Verb
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When France lifted the trophy two weeks later, ‘l’episode de l’extincteur’ was held up as a moment that had helped bring the squad closer together.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Masatake Yoshida lifted a sacrifice fly to tie the score at 1-all.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Against the backdrop of tight supply, analysts expect the current environment of elevated oil prices to persist for some time.—
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CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Hernandez's death comes amid a Beach Hazards Statement for the Monterey County coastline this weekend due to high winds, dangerous surf, strong rip currents, rough shore breaks and elevated waves.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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And all around the ballpark, fans show their emotional investment with orange traffic cones – printed on shirts, turned into hats, tiny ones hung on earrings, and full-sized ones heaved unwieldily around the stands.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Byfield heaved a backhanded centering pass to the rear post for a redirection by Moore, the Kings’ first goal of the playoffs from someone other than Panarin.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Analysts have raised concerns about concentration risks in South Korea's stock market, with an overreliance on a small group of companies raising the risk of volatility and vulnerability to geopolitical shocks, including a slowdown in data-center spending.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Woldenberg, in response to the tariffs, had implemented a hiring freeze, put off plans to build a new warehouse, and raised the prices of his firm’s products.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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But the barrier to entry is higher than usual, given that the movie is a continuation of a TV show that has been on for three seasons.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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“Jacked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacked%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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