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

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
The reforms center on breaking veto-heavy decision deadlocks, bringing poorer economies into global supply chains, cracking down on unfair state subsidies and rewriting outdated 20th-century trade rules.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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