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 What constitutes variety at the Primetime Emmy Awards can be a toss-up. Randee Dawn, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 The Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss-up, with Republicans with a +5 advantage. Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 June 2024 That leaves eight districts that are more likely to be a toss-up between Democrats and Republicans. Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 And the National League Cy Young voting would be a toss-up between Ranger Suarez and the Cubs amazing rookie Shota Imanaga. Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 25 May 2024 Both races are considered toss-ups by forecasters who rate the closeness of elections nationally. Gillian Brassil, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 The trio were tasked with completing a toss-up puzzle in the phrase category during Monday night’s episode. EW.com, 29 May 2024 Sabato’s Crystal Ball and the Cook Political Report call it a toss-up. Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2024 The race is considered a toss-up between Dixon and Mayor Brandon Scott, with Vignarajah recently polling in third place with the support of about 10% of likely voters. Sam Janesch, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024

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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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“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss-up. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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