as in assistance
an act or instance of helping
a key endorsement that would give the struggling candidate a real leg up right now
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of leg up
The winner here gets an early leg up — in both the MVP race and the race for the AFC’s top seed.
—
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
That likely gave Starlink a leg up since satellite internet service is widely available and cheaper to deploy compared with laying miles of fiber optic cable.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
But beyond mere price, Ramírez said being able to see the quality of products in person gives the off-price sector a leg up on low-cost e-commerce marketplaces.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Gabriel was drafted two rounds earlier than Sanders and naturally had the leg up in the competition for the second-string spot.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leg up
Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
That likely gave Starlink a leg up since satellite internet service is widely available and cheaper to deploy compared with laying miles of fiber optic cable.
—PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
But beyond mere price, Ramírez said being able to see the quality of products in person gives the off-price sector a leg up on low-cost e-commerce marketplaces.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Gabriel was drafted two rounds earlier than Sanders and naturally had the leg up in the competition for the second-string spot.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leg up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg up
Noun
-
On top of that, the Wawa Foundation also sends care packages to troops, and the employees can receive tuition assistance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Hailie Mace, who picked up an assist on Cooper’s first-half goal, described the moment postgame.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
-
The Sky went after a veteran point guard in Vandersloot, who has won two titles and led the league in assists seven times.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
-
Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
That’s why, when the tax authorities come calling, taxpayers often seek out professional help.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
As a strict government funding deadline approaches by the end of September, Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate — and help from Democrats — to pass a budget bill and avoid a shutdown.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Cowboys-Eagles Touchdown Scorer 50% Profit Boost Token One of the best offers available within the DraftKings Sportsbook app is the 50% profit boost token that can be used for any touchdown scorer bet before the opening kickoff of Cowboys-Eagles tomorrow night.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Fort Worth’s reputation as a place to plant roots just got a boost.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The sport is really just a pretext for a tale of cross-generational mutual aid that cares too much for its characters’ wider lives to take them too often to court.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Senior administration officials have told the Herald that the administration intends to continue supporting the Cuban people and allowing humanitarian aid to flow to the country.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Leg up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share