no clear winner
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- drawCreate with pencil
- deadlockMutual blocking, no progress
- stalemateMutual obstruction preventing progress
- toss-upOutcome with equal chances
photo finish · impasse · split decision · undecided · contested · inconclusive · hung jury · gridlock · standoff · even · squeaker · recount · disputed · close call · overtime · runoff · coin flip · too close to call
decisiveness of outcome
no clear winnerdecisive victory
Overwhelming win, clear outcome
landslide · blowout · undisputed champion · knockout · rout
competitive resolution
no clear winnervictor
One who defeats opponents
triumphant · winner takes all · first place · gold medalist · champion