toss-up

noun

ˈtȯs-ˌəp How to pronounce toss-up (audio)
ˈtäs-
Synonyms of toss-upnext
1
: something that offers no clear basis for choice
2
3
: an even chance

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Long before the controversy, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report last year shifted the general election outlook for Kean's district from leaning Republican to a toss-up. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 23 May 2026 There are three congressional races here, in fact, that the Cook Political Report rates as toss-ups. Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 20 May 2026 The Cook Political Report rates the races as leaning Democrat, shifting its rating from a toss-up in April. Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 May 2026 The race has been rated a toss-up by CPR. Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for toss-up

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of toss-up was in 1812

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“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss-up. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

toss-up

noun
-ˌəp
: something that offers no clear choice
it's a toss-up who will win

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