LEG UP Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

leg up

noun

Definition of leg up

as in assistance

an act or instance of helping a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now

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Recent Examples of leg up Jackson is among the handful of candidates pivoting to the Senate race after running for other political offices, likely giving them a leg up in not having to launch from scratch. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The cost advantage, loosening visa restrictions and a burgeoning reputation for reliable medical care has given China a leg up against other aspiring healthcare hotspots. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg up

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Noun

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 21-year-old man prosecutors allege held another man against his will at Smithville Lake.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is leading the death investigation with assistance from local, state and federal agencies.

— Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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Both Kiggans and Luria come from military backgrounds, which could be a boost, given that the seat has a large veteran population due to nearby Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.

— Sophia Mandt, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
Launching from an aircraft can also extend the missile’s effective reach, since the bomber provides an initial boost in both altitude and speed before release.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

The suit seeks financial compensation and wants Congress to divest US aid from the Israeli military units involved in the destruction.

— Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Police escorted a man accused of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross and hiding her body in a suitcase to court on Wednesday after he was charged with murder and robbery.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

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