as in assists
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 legs up
His hand gripped the side bar of an umbrella stroller that had a toddler kicking her legs up, dressed in daisy-print overalls.
—
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Two dead roaches went legs up in front of a hallway glass cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Hazel, drawing both legs up and placing her elbows on her knees, asked.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Gently place your legs up the wall, extending your knees and reaching your heels toward the ceiling.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Kick your legs up to get as horizontal as possible to propel yourself onto the ice.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
In another, Biel and Zaya were all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one of her legs up.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram video shared by Only in Florida, the person was seen with his upper body hanging over the edge of the glass railing with his legs up in the air before falling over the railing.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Two dead roaches went legs up in front of a hallway glass cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
Hazel, drawing both legs up and placing her elbows on her knees, asked.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Gently place your legs up the wall, extending your knees and reaching your heels toward the ceiling.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Kick your legs up to get as horizontal as possible to propel yourself onto the ice.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
In another, Biel and Zaya were all smiles, with the Valentine's Day star holding both of her niece's hands as the little girl kicked one of her legs up.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
When applying, work from the legs up, using any leftover product on your feet, and finish with your hands.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
In an Instagram video shared by Only in Florida, the person was seen with his upper body hanging over the edge of the glass railing with his legs up in the air before falling over the railing.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legs up
Noun
-
The Tempo shot 5-for-25 from 3-point range and finished with 10 assists on 17 baskets.—
Ian Harrison,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
-
French guard Marine Johannes was equally unstoppable, knocking down five 3-pointers to finish with 17 points on top of five rebounds, three assists and three steals.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
Practical supports, like childcare and debt relief, are also essential to ensure more residents can fully participate in the economy.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
-
Indeterminate tomatoes grow big and need sturdy supports or trellises to keep them in line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Noun
-
Cops are asking the public’s help finding Maykoll Lanuza Morales, wanted for the slaying inside a Richmond Hill apartment building last month.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
-
Wachsmann got some help from his defense in that game — specifically by his third baseman on a bunt play and on a gapper that the center fielder ran down — but was otherwise unhittable.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
To complete her dramatic look, Osaka’s hands were dipped in dripping red paint.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
-
The Lakers should put Marcus Smart in the corner as much as possible if Smart doesn’t have the ball in his hands; the difference between Smart as a corner 3-point shooter and Smart as a threat above-the-break is vast.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
-
One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
-
After half an hour of mat stretches, Mira and two other students climbed onto Swedish ladders, hung with their backs to the wall, and did a set of leg lifts, tapping their feet against their heads.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
-
For two weeks, the Williams brothers are working high above the street, using lifts, brushes and paint to revive the historic artwork.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Legs up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs%20up. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
