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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These can cause increased pressure on your blood vessels, which can lead to capillary rupture.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025 -
But the increased post-pandemic arrivals of Venezuelans seeking asylum have caused a split in the community, with some moving, along with other Americans, to a more hawkish view on immigration.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC News,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Or, wear them on a travel day with the sweater above to feel snug while looking elevated.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The brand offers elevated and sophisticated everyday pieces influenced by golf, racquet sports and general fitness.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Canadian-American singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie has been stripped of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian honor.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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In the 81st minute, Chelsea picked their way through Brighton’s stifling high press.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Jacked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacked%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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