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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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Many of us had been guessing that the centerpiece shoot-out confrontation of the third season would be between Laurie and Alamo’s crews.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Clovis Police Department vehicles were parked in the vicinity, and multiple officers came to oversee the confrontation when the shouting began.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Diminutive midfielder Joao Neves has engaged in the most duels (134) of any midfielder in the Champions League this season.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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LaBonta completed 23 of 29 passes from the middle of the park, put in four tackles, made two interceptions and two ball recoveries, and won five of her eight duels with players, all while avoiding committing a single foul.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Clash in Italy will be one of the biggest premium live events for WWE in the wake of WrestleMania 42, featuring four title matches and a rivalry renewed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
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These two had a strong match at Full Gear 2025, and on a stage as large as Wembley Stadium, there is plenty of reason to revisit the rivalry.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
30 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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