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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Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
With their title hopes on the fritz, the Gators rattled off four-straight wins, three of which came against top-20 teams, setting up a showdown against top-five Tennessee in The Swamp.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
The family showdown comes after both Consueloses made their Broadway debuts this season.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The competitive sport kept surging in the 2000s, as big liquor brands sponsored flair showdowns everywhere from Las Vegas to Islamorada.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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