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 Assuming the deal goes through, that puts Stan a leg up at the next family BBQ on the baseball front, at least. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 5 Sep. 2026 Rachel Yve, who posted a 20-minute somatic sleep support session on InsightTimer, blends somatic exercises, breathwork and progressive muscle relaxation, including legs up the wall. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Written with grimy, enlivening frankness — and an ability to dig into moral ambiguity — every character scrambles to get a leg up. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 There was some question about whether the 49ers would keep four tight ends, but Willis’ value on special teams gives him a leg up over keeping more players at other positions, such as the offensive and defensive lines. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leg up

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Noun

Many legislators from both parties also have endorsed the use of state funds to expand energy assistance.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Chelsea Gray scored 17 points of for the Aces, Stephanie Talbot had 14 points and Jackie Young totaled 14 points and 11 assists.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Higuaín scored 59 goals, had 51 assists and made 210 appearances for the Crew in his lengthy professional career as a player and is the brother of former Real Madrid, Napoli and Argentina star Gonzalo Higuaín.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of assist

Noun

On a longer flight, having some additional neck support can make a significant difference.

— Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Days passed without the administration providing Impacted Party 1 any traditional support services, that would have included time off.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

After the game, manager Hinch spoke about planning the special moment ahead of Verlander’s official retirement with the help of Upton.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Slowly, over the last two decades, more people received insurance coverage to pay for medical help to have a baby.

— Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

Robust growth from artificial intelligence and other initiatives will give Microsoft a boost, according to Stifel.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Concerns about this recent deceleration aside, a slight quarter-to-quarter boost is obviously preferable to the bundle’s comparable loss of 953,000 customers between the first and second quarters of this year.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of boost

Noun

Her first crush was on the cherubic lead child actor in Meatballs, the one who requires the aid of camp counselor Bill Murray to learn self-respect.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
The floated consideration of the legislation comes after Jeffries opposed an amendment to an annual foreign affairs spending bill that aimed to cut off aid to Israel back in July, a measure more than 100 Democrats supported.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026

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