legs up

plural of leg up

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of legs up 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for legs up
Noun
  • Dudinha had five goals and four assists in 13 matches before suffering a season-ending knee injury while playing for her native Brazil on June 9.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • Boozer can be the Grizzlies’ leader in points and assists, considering the state of the Memphis roster.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Noun
  • This was all doable without creating any overhangs, so the whole thing still prints without needing supports.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026
  • For peas, Waddington suggests growing them up netting, string supports, or hazel pea sticks.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Without the help of their partners and volunteers, Kanbe’s Markets wouldn’t be achievable.
    Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Homewood Suites Charlotte Uptown The restaurant received 86% on June 30, with violations including employees in need of food safety training and unwashed hands.
    Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
  • One robotic arm was even programmed to play Jenga, a game capable of exposing the shaky hands of many humans.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • But Gunther said there were idiosyncratic boosts, such as for event tickets and gambling with the World Cup.
    Alex Harring,Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • The compulsion to seek out fun in summer heat is driven by a mix of biological boosts, social conditioning, and psychological relief from winter confinement.
    Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • The dancers bring the lion to life through coordinated eye and ear movements, acrobatic lifts and flips, showcasing both artistry and athleticism.
    Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • Don’t miss the chance to snag this timeless slim pair on major sale—they’re made from soft, stretchy denim that subtly sculpts and lifts.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026

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“Legs up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs%20up. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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