TOSS-UPS Synonyms: 10 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

toss-ups

noun

plural of toss-up

as in horse races

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deadlocks

Noun

Previous budget deadlocks have toppled French governments in recent years.

— Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
Disputes within legislatures sometimes led to deadlocks, and many states opted to select senators in partisan primaries or a general election.

— Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

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