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

Examples of toss-up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Senate Republicans appear to be abandoning Arizona and Nevada in favor of toss-ups in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Hans Nichols, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 Of the 27 House races currently rated as toss-ups by Cook Political Report, five are in California, the most of any single state. Audrey Fahlberg, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024 In 538’s forecast of the presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a pure toss-up race. G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2024 In another toss-up race, Republican businessman Bernie Moreno has narrowed Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown’s polling lead from 3.6 points in early September to just 0.5 points, according to Real Clear Politics’ polling average. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toss-up 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss-up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

toss-up

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

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