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
Butler, 41, who is from London's Bexleyheath neighborhood, has undergone five surgeries on her legs alone, including an amputation of her leg up to above her right knee, Daily Mail reports.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
His draft standing as a first-round pick will likely give him a leg up on the competition.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The ship's magnetic catapults are a key component in giving the Ford a leg up from the older Nimitz ships in launching aircraft.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of divergence that precedes the next leg up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
His draft standing as a first-round pick will likely give him a leg up on the competition.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
The ship's magnetic catapults are a key component in giving the Ford a leg up from the older Nimitz ships in launching aircraft.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of divergence that precedes the next leg up.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for leg up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
Noun
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Visitors with specific needs can contact Guest Services for assistance.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a report set to be presented Tuesday to the Police Commission, LAPD officials said drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year, mostly in response to emergency calls or officer requests for assistance.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ryan Glassman 5 kills, 12 assists, 5 digs.—
Josh Krockey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Get Rantanen going Rantanen’s counting numbers are solid in the series — a goal and four assists in four games.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lumentum , up a staggering 158% this year, could also get a post-earnings boost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Due to the extent of the fire and the need for water, the fire department called a mutual aid box alarm to send in help from other Illinois and Wisconsin fire departments.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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