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Definitions

up for grabs

ADJECTIVE
available
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible applicable convenient feasible free handy possible usable vacant
WEAK
achievable at hand at one's disposal attainable come-at-able derivable from getatable obtainable on deck on hand on tap open to prepared procurable purchasable reachable ready willing and able realizable securable serviceable
Antonyms
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inconvenient limited occupied
WEAK
unavailable unobtainable
ADJECTIVE
doubtful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debatable dicey dubious hazy indecisive insecure precarious problematic suspicious uncertain undecided uneasy unsettled unstable unsure
WEAK
ambiguous borderline chancy clouded contingent disreputable doubtable dubitable equivocal far-fetched fat chance fishy hazardous iffy impugnable inconclusive indefinite indeterminate indistinct long shot obscure on thin ice open pending shady sneaky speculative suspect touch-and-go touchy unconfirmed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite determined indubious safe secure settled stable strong sure trustworthy trusty undoubted
WEAK
believing confirmed convinced exact resolved trusting unquestionable
ADJECTIVE
problematic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous dubious moot precarious puzzling questionable tricky uncertain unsettled
WEAK
arguable chancy debatable disputable doubtful dubitable enigmatic iffy indecisive open problematical suspect
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite proven sure undoubted
WEAK
fixable settled solvable
ADJECTIVE
unapt
Synonyms
WEAK
ambiguous borderline chancy clouded contingent debatable dicey disreputable doubtable dubious dubitable equivocal far-fetched fat chance fishy hazardous hazy iffy improbable impugnable inconclusive indecisive indefinite indeterminate indistinct insecure long shot obscure on thin ice open pending precarious problematic questionable shady sneaky speculative suspect suspicious touch-and-go touchy uncertain unconfirmed undecided uneasy unlikely unsettled unstable unsure
ADJECTIVE
uncertain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous ambivalent dubious erratic hazy hesitant insecure precarious questionable risky unclear undecided undetermined unpredictable unreliable unresolved unsettled unsure vague
WEAK
chancy conjectural fitful hanging by a thread iffy incalculable inconstant indefinite indeterminate indistinct irregular irresolute on thin ice speculative touch and go unconfirmed unfixed unforeseeable up in the air vacillating variable wavering
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear decided definite determined predictable reliable resolved safe secure settled sure trustworthy unchanging undoubted
WEAK
foreseeable
ADJECTIVE
unpredictable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
erratic fickle uncertain unreliable unstable
WEAK
capricious chance chancy dicey doubtful fluctuating fluky from left field hanging by a thread iffy incalculable inconstant random touch and go touchy unforeseeable variable whimsical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain definite reliable stable steady sure unchanging
WEAK
constant predictable unvarying
ADJECTIVE
unsettled
Synonyms
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clouded problematic uncertain unclear undetermined unresolved
STRONG
moot open owing waffling
WEAK
betwixt and between debatable doubtful dubious dubitable due immature in arrears outstanding overdue payable pendent pending undecided unfixed unpaid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certain clear definite determined settled sure
STRONG
decided resolved
WEAK
calmed content happy
ADJECTIVE
unsure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distrustful dubious hesitant indecisive mistrustful shaky skeptical suspicious uncertain unclear unconvinced undecided
WEAK
betwixt and between borderline fluctuant fly-by-night iffy in a quandary indeterminate irresolute lacking open problematic rootless touch and go unassured unconfident undependable unreliable unstable untrustworthy untrusty vacillating wavering weak wimpy wobbly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believing certain clear definite determined indubious sure trustworthy trusty undoubted unwavering
WEAK
secure
NOUN
fair game
Synonyms
WEAK
clear stage even break fair field fair play fair shake level playing field prey quarry target

Example Sentences

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“These assets could be up for grabs for Delta and other airline, such that it could help level the playing field somewhat,” they added.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Primary election ballots will begin hitting California voters’ mailboxes in just a few weeks, and Swalwell’s campaign had been gaining steam and financial support that may now be up for grabs by other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

England and Spain are expected to battle for top spot in their group, with only one automatic qualification place up for grabs.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Many rooms on bigger Mediterranean ships, including sailings from Princess Cruises, Holland America and Cunard, with routes that cross the path of totality’s southern tip, are still up for grabs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On his first trip to the basement, Gogol sees a table on which other tenants have left things up for grabs: books, videotapes, a white casserole with a clear glass lid.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri