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
The flirty blowhard with the goatee is a younger philosophy professor, Hank (Andrew Garfield), who signals their years of friendship (and maybe more) by propping his legs up against her on the couch.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 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
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 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
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Three of his four open-play assists that season were right-footed cutbacks into the centre of the penalty area, as seen below.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The assistant chief assists in advising the California Highway Patrol’s executive management, commanders and staff on a variety of complex policy, program and organizational issues.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Any interruptions to basic research, such as changes to financial supports or institutions, may threaten future discoveries and potential payoffs for years to come.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Peabody Trailblazer Award honors visionary storytellers whose contribution to art and media help to drive social change.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the zoo, Maka was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at just 5 years old but managed to thrive with the help of wildlife health and care teams.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, eating with your hands is hygienic (after having washed your hands, of course) and beneficial to your senses and digestion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Immediately rub your hands with olive oil to remove most of the capsaicin, and then wash them thoroughly with soap and warm water.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Use this bonus and check the promotions box for profit boosts.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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This lightweight, non-comedogenic serum smooths frizz, boosts shine, and shields against heat styling up to 450ºF—all without clogging pores or causing irritation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the White House has ratcheted up the pressure to end the shutdown by floating a draft memo arguing that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay after the government shutdown lifts.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Happel and Van Herpen collaborated closely to make sure the costumes would be durable enough to withstand any and all movements, including lifts and floor work.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Legs up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legs%20up. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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