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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Best international showdown: Chiefs-Chargers in Brazil, Week 1 The NFL schedulers started off the 2025 international series with a bang, treating the Corinthians Arena fans to a matchup between a pair of AFC West rivals and 2024 playoff teams.
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
During the apartment showdown, Eros attacks Peyton, allowing Reese and Bruce to escape.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 May 2025
The inciting incident happens quickly and off-camera, and there just isn't much going on before the final showdown that leads Colby down a path of hatred and evildoing.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
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Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 May 2025
That should once again be a classic offensive showdown, a perfect way for NFL fans to wind down after eating lots of food.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
During the apartment showdown, Eros attacks Peyton, allowing Reese and Bruce to escape.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 May 2025
The inciting incident happens quickly and off-camera, and there just isn't much going on before the final showdown that leads Colby down a path of hatred and evildoing.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for showdown
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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