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tiebreaker

[tahy-brey-ker] / ˈtaɪˌbreɪ kər /
NOUN
sudden death
Synonyms
WEAK
deathblow early death premature death stroke of death untimely end

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Because the Lakers won the tiebreaker over the Nuggets, they would get the higher seed over Denver if the two teams finish with identical records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This can be hard to figure out in 50/50 custody arrangements, and so some families revert to the parent who provides the most financial support as a tiebreaker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The Sooners won the meet on a tiebreaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

The Broncos have the tiebreaker edge on the Patriots so just need to win, but should Denver stumble, New England can bag top spot with a win over Miami.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Since only two teams could go to the playoffs, the district’s tiebreaker rule went into effect: a coin toss.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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