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
Eusebio doesn’t need to use AI to get a leg up.
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
But things would soon turn around as a boat arrived to kick off the now traditional finale scramble — where contestants run around searching for something to give them a leg up in the first immunity challenge.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Until the Bearcats prove themselves, teams like Southlake Carroll and DeSoto have a significant leg up.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
Levi’s 318 Shaping Wide-Leg Jeans These black trouser jeans get a leg up (pun intended), thanks to a smoothing waist panel and soft, stretchy denim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
But things would soon turn around as a boat arrived to kick off the now traditional finale scramble — where contestants run around searching for something to give them a leg up in the first immunity challenge.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
Until the Bearcats prove themselves, teams like Southlake Carroll and DeSoto have a significant leg up.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
Levi’s 318 Shaping Wide-Leg Jeans These black trouser jeans get a leg up (pun intended), thanks to a smoothing waist panel and soft, stretchy denim.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tyler Herro scored 19 on 7 for 15 shooting but had as many turnovers (three) as assists.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Curry scored 31 for his 13th 30-point performance of the season and Jimmy Butler had 30 points, seven rebounds and six assists in his fourth 30-point outing as the Warriors had a three-game home winning streak snapped.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The gentle support helps keep legs from feeling heavy after hours of sitting, walking, and moving between destinations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The organization was founded to break the stigma around mental health and create a space for support, conversation, and creative expression.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, Mayor Barbara Lee and police leaders credited the city’s violence intervention program, as well as surveillance technology and help from the California Highway Patrol, with driving much of the decline.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Two of the patients sustained minor injuries, one of whom declined medical help.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The city was already buzzing Friday night with both Bears and Packers fans, as the return of the NFL's oldest rivalry is a boost to spirits and business.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, how much of a boost beneficiaries see depends on the size of their current benefits.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Fire department personell who responded to the scene rendered aid to the man and transported him to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Scarce aid can be maximized by investing in approaches that reach more people at less cost.—
Ciaran Donnelly,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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