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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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers entered Thursday's showdown versus the Los Angeles Rams quite short-handed due to injury.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
While Jones would love Swift to be in attendance for the Cowboys' showdown with the Chiefs on Thanksgiving.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Sure, Disney averted a more explosive showdown.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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