LEGS UP Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

legs up

noun

plural of leg up

as in assists

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 legs up 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 On slide four of her carousel, Pink included a cute photo of Jameson posing with his arms and one of his legs up. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 23 July 2026 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

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Noun

For Detroit, Cade Cunningham notched 33 points and seven assists.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Doncic was masterful, producing 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of assists

Noun

The bridge is going to be cut loose from its supports and rigging points, Creasbaum said, with the crane sitting 88 feet into the water.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The rest comprises things like structural supports, cooling systems, electrical connections, etc.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

And with more help and a better supporting cast, the results likely would have been more favorable.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Financial help, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, is now restricted for many groups of people who were previously eligible.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of help

Noun

The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Shirley and Derek both call out some clunky lift transitions (those lifts really leave a lot to be desired), but everyone agrees that Jackson’s commitment shines.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Last week, a group of Kennesaw State University sales students put the lifts at the TK Elevator building to the test during an elevator pitch contest.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

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