leg up

noun

Definition of leg upnext
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 Just in terms of visuals, this affordable monitor will give you a leg up on the competition. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Moreno says Democrats have an advantage going into this year’s elections because historically, the party out of power has the leg up in midterms. — Joshua Ceballos, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 The Brokeback Mountain star plays Lou Bloom, a psychopathic freelance cameraman willing to do anything to get a leg up in Los Angeles’ crime reporting. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026 But Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University agreed that voter registration numbers in the red-leaning district and Elijah’s TV experience gives him a leg up. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
  1. assistance
  2. assist
  3. support
  4. help
  5. boost
  6. aid
Noun
  • More than half the population is estimated to need humanitarian assistance because of surging gang violence amid deepening poverty and hunger.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The organization provides resources, education and other assistance from the idea phase to scaling up phase, Swaney said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Ovechkin played in all 82 games last season, posting 32 goals and 32 assists — modest by his standards, but remarkable at his age.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Reese contributed nine points, six rebounds and three assists, while Bueckers added seven points and three assists.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who has been the play caller for some historically bad offenses, is a concern, but the help Smith will get from his teammates will be night-and-day better than last season.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The family has several immediate needs, including clothing, food, personal items and help with temporary living expenses, Sharp said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • But Dejan Kulusevski is back in full training in a boost to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, while the club boosted their forward options with the signings of Savio and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City during the window.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The average survey respondent projects a significant boost in productivity and economic growth but also a substantial disruption to workers in AI-sensitive fields.
    — Scott Horsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • Growing up in Jericho, New York, Glenn would make first-aid kits to take to neighborhood football games, ready in case someone got hurt.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • AfD opposes aid to the country and advocates lifting sanctions against Russia.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of aid

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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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