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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So this is going to be a Mile High toss-up between two of the hottest teams in the league, and could come down to a head-to-head quarterback battle between Bo Nix and Trevor Lawrence. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025 The Cook Political Report switched Cuellar’s new district from lean Democrat to a toss-up. Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025 Different liberal factions are choosing sides in a May race primary that will decide who vies for the toss-up seat. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball classify it as a pure toss-up. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 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 28 Dec. 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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