toss-up

noun

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

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The new toss-up district would also combine more liberal coastal communities with the rural, conservative areas that make up the current district. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025 Barrett's is one of 18 seats viewed as a toss-up by nonpartisan election handicapper The Cook Political Report. Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Nexstar will look to leverage local sales around toss-up races, ballot propositions and other market opportunities. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, the state AG’s race between Jones and Miyares tightened to an apparent toss-up amid a major controversy. Kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025 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 8 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

toss-up

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

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