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 These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up. — Darby Saxbe, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Devoting extra time to children, including monitoring their schoolwork and enrolling them in enrichment activities that require time and money, has become one way for parents with privilege to give their children a leg up. — Darby Saxbe, The Conversation, 16 June 2026 Instead, the student was pursuing an apprenticeship in electrical and had a leg up because of certifications that came with the HBI program. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg up

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Noun

Waymo’s support team is automatically notified if the vehicle crashes, and a roadside assistance representative will come to the collision site to assess the situation in person.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The man behind the wheel overrode driver-assistance features and fully pressed the car’s accelerator, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

— Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

In his first international meeting with England, Messi had a pair of assists on two late-match daggers that pierced through the hearts of Three Lions’ players and supporters.

— Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Hugo Gonzalez recorded a double-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds and five assists for the Celtics (3-1).

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

And they're getting transferred from detention center to detention center across the country so their families can't find them, so their legal help can't find them.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
But that is a high bar that may require documentation and the help of an attorney, which many people filing from prison don't have.

— Christie Thompson, NPR, 13 July 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Try a trend-forward pair of glove flats to give your look an elevated boost, transforming your slouchy bottoms from low-key to downtown chic.

— India Roby, Glamour, 15 July 2026
For formal events, heels from Kate Spade, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Steve Madden, usually featuring a platform sole to offer her a boost.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

Russia is increasingly embroiled in its war with Ukraine and not able to send more aid to an island that already owes their former Cold War patron billions of dollars.

— Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
House Republicans on Wednesday released the framework for a $95 billion package to fund the Pentagon and send aid to farmers.

— Jarrell Dillard, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

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