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tossup Synonyms

Another word for tossup

Choosing another word for tossup depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A situation, contest, or choice in which two or more outcomes are equally likely or desirable, making the result impossible to predict.

Usage Example

"With both candidates polling at exactly forty-eight percent, the upcoming election is a complete coin toss."

Strongest
coin toss
coin flip
Strong
even chance
gamble

• noun (Context 2)

The act of flipping a coin in the air to decide something by chance.

Usage Example

"The referees settled the choice of which team would kick off first with a quick coin toss at midfield."

Strongest
coin toss
coin flip

Opposites of tossup

The opposite of tossup shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
sure thing
foregone conclusion
shoo-in
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• Nearby Words

tosh
toss
tosser
tossup
tot
totable
total

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tossup. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tossup
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