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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The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up, and it is expected to be one of the most competitive races in the nation. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 28 May 2026 The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up. Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026 While Talarico’s lead in the betting markets didn’t last very long, the odds of the race have significantly narrowed from being 75-25 in favor of the Republicans at the start of the year to basically a toss-up now. Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 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 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 4 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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