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 Las Vegas Raiders are making their final preparations for their Week 7 showdown against the AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The Culbertson Mansion The Culbertson Mansion, just across the river from Louisville in Southern Indiana, is also one of the locations selected to face off in the six-round showdown.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
And with Garrett being arguably the best edge rusher that Paul will face all season, Sunday’s showdown can illustrate just how much the former Houston standout has grown.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Sliwa's fight for relevance Standing in the way of a two-man showdown for mayor is Sliwa, founder of street patrol nonprofit Guardian Angels and the sole Republican in the race.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
The Culbertson Mansion The Culbertson Mansion, just across the river from Louisville in Southern Indiana, is also one of the locations selected to face off in the six-round showdown.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
And with Garrett being arguably the best edge rusher that Paul will face all season, Sunday’s showdown can illustrate just how much the former Houston standout has grown.
—Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Sliwa's fight for relevance Standing in the way of a two-man showdown for mayor is Sliwa, founder of street patrol nonprofit Guardian Angels and the sole Republican in the race.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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