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Recent Examples of showdown
The showdown is finally happening.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The 21-year-old right-shooting defenceman looked pedestrian at the prospect showdown in Montreal but much more impressive when surrounded by AHL and NHL players.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Now, New York braces for a potential showdown with either the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder or Victor Wembanyama’s rising San Antonio Spurs.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Despite his near-death experience, Djarin heads back into the Twins’ palace for a climatic showdown—the film ends with Grogu getting a chance to push the ship’s hyperspace button.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The 21-year-old right-shooting defenceman looked pedestrian at the prospect showdown in Montreal but much more impressive when surrounded by AHL and NHL players.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Now, New York braces for a potential showdown with either the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder or Victor Wembanyama’s rising San Antonio Spurs.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Despite his near-death experience, Djarin heads back into the Twins’ palace for a climatic showdown—the film ends with Grogu getting a chance to push the ship’s hyperspace button.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdown
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Shortly after the verbal confrontation, Pelley was fired after an emergency meeting Tuesday.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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Shocking video captured the moments anti-ICE agitators were arrested outside Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, Friday, during riotous confrontations.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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At a party, Onegin gets a bit handsy with his friend’s bride-to-be and Lensky has no choice, presumably, but to challenge the other man to a duel.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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His impact in and out of possession is vital to Switzerland’s success, intercepting passes and winning duels off the ball, while building up the attacks and finding runners in behind with his passing ability.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Swiatek has owned Paris in recent years, and Alcaraz and Sinner have looked like the next two-man rivalry ready to grab the sport by the throat.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The intense rivalry between Dutton Ranch and 10 Petal Ranch is one aspect of the show that doesn't ring true for Jarvis.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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There are mixed messages on US-Iran talks to end the war.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The wars are projected to compound shortfalls in overall tungsten supply as defense demand grows.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Losing that battle could cost him more than $100 million, according to the Times.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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And the second American director in competition, Ira Sachs, also upheld his standing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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The Republican race has played out as a face-off between the power structures of conservative Texas politics.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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In a climactic battle that fans have been waiting for since the show’s series premiere, Butcher (Karl Urban) and Homelander (Antony Starr) have a years-in-the-making, bloody face-off.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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This new warfare has new heroes.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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According to military records reviewed by the Union-Tribune, Butler left the Navy as a surface warfare specialist — with multiple achievement and good conduct medals — in 2023 after serving 12 years.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showdown. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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