showdown
noun
show·down
ˈshō-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2
: a decisive confrontation or contest
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The Indianapolis Colts announced Saturday that Philip Rivers has been signed to the team’s 53-man active roster ahead of a Sunday showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Perry’s team disagreed, and what followed was a years-long showdown over whether the deal was binding.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
With the reveal that Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is able to channel Vecna's powers, things become more complex for the building showdown between the villain and the show's beloved group of fighting teens.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
The Washington Huskies are preparing for a showdown against Boise State in the LA Bowl on Saturday.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
Perry’s team disagreed, and what followed was a years-long showdown over whether the deal was binding.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2025
With the reveal that Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is able to channel Vecna's powers, things become more complex for the building showdown between the villain and the show's beloved group of fighting teens.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
The Washington Huskies are preparing for a showdown against Boise State in the LA Bowl on Saturday.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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