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

Those include grocery vouchers, housing vouchers for those who elect to relocate during cleanup, air purifiers, cash assistance and support for utility bills.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The Mecklenburg County Department of Community Resources said it’s received a steady number of SNAP applications, which reflects demand for assistance, but recipients are declining.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Acuff found a rhythm in the second quarter, demonstrating his three-level scoring ability while showing off his court vision with some beautiful assists.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Nneka Ogwumike had 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists and the Los Angeles Sparks spoiled Caitlin Clark’s return, beating the Indiana Fever 106-92 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 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

With the help of a family friend, a retired deputy sheriff, Robinson’s parents persuaded him to surrender to authorities, according to charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
With Brazil’s upcoming clash with Norway providing another physical challenge in the blistering New Jersey heat, is Casemiro a help or hindrance to his team?

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of help

Noun

This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Another one of Lopez’s Paris looks was given a significant boost by a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in neutral beige leather.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which provides aid in developing countries, will use Altair to monitor its projects remotely.

— Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Top universities are missing middle-class students College aid officials talk a lot these days about a demographic phenomenon variously called the missing middle, the doughnut or the barbell.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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