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
In addition to the Ryzen 7 AI CPU, this HP OmniBook X Flip includes Radeon 860M graphics, which will give you a leg up on content creation tasks like running video editing software.
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Kelley susses out that Göring is pretending not to understand or speak English, and for a couple of scenes that gives the shrink a leg up.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Good on you for wanting to help your son get a leg up in this housing market.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not ironclad since the person might opt to continue using their other AI, but if undertaken astutely, the therapist can definitely gain a leg up on understanding the role that AI is having on the person.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Kelley susses out that Göring is pretending not to understand or speak English, and for a couple of scenes that gives the shrink a leg up.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Good on you for wanting to help your son get a leg up in this housing market.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2025
This is not ironclad since the person might opt to continue using their other AI, but if undertaken astutely, the therapist can definitely gain a leg up on understanding the role that AI is having on the person.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The United States was by far the largest donor to DR Congo, providing more than $6 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over the past decade, the US Embassy in Kinshasa said in January 2025.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During one game in the G League playoffs, McCullar finished with 21 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals against the Maine Celtics.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Barkov is seldom the team’s leading goal scorer but usually tops in assists, as last season, an apt mirror of his selflessness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Enforced primarily by judge Carrie Ann Inaba, the rule prohibits lifts in traditional ballroom and Latin dances—defined as any moment when a dancer has both feet off the ground with help from their partner.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Previous reporting by The Current and ProPublica revealed that was due to glitches in the digital platform people must use to enroll, chronic understaffing in the state agency charged with enrollment help and a maze of bureaucratic red tape.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With Cassidy back in the fold, AEW's active babyface roster has gotten a boost.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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In its final week, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club saw a boost in business, jumping $191,242 over the previous week to land at $820,805.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the couple meet a mismatch of eccentric characters, like biker Eddie (Meat Loaf), butler Riff-Rat (O'Brien) and doting aid Columbia (Nell Campbell).—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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For its upcoming budget, officials plan to use federal pandemic aid to help fill the gap, MCTS Chief Administrative Officer Sandra Kellner said previously.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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