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

Examples of toss-up in a Sentence

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Analysts have rated the district as a toss-up. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 Analysts caution using recent democratic socialist victories as the playbook for toss-up moderate voters – or as a strategy for winning the White House. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2026 While other states have more flippable seats on the ballot — California has five potential pickup opportunities — Pennsylvania has the most toss-up races of any state, according to the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. Julia Terruso, Time, 23 June 2026 Competitive gubernatorial races are also underway in Arizona, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin, with all those races considered toss-ups. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 22 June 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 Jun. 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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