tiebreaking
adjective
tie·break·ing
ˈtī-ˌbrā-kiŋ 
: causing a tie (see tie entry 2 sense 4b) to be broken especially in determining victory in a vote, contest, or game
tiebreaking votes
a tiebreaking goal
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Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
After Fox’s dagger in the second game, Leonard utterly dominated the third game before hitting a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.
—Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
After Fox’s dagger in the second game, Leonard utterly dominated the third game before hitting a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 3.5 seconds left in the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.
—Greg Beacham, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Tiebreaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tiebreaking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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