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Recent Examples of showdown
Then, the Washington Wizards bring Tre Johnson (No. 6) and young center Alex Sarr for a showdown with 7-foot-2 Khaman Maluach (No. 10) and the Phoenix Suns.
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Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The previous find on the river, confirmed to be a extensive and remarkably well preserved remnants of what had been a large Tequesta town spanning both banks of the river, prompted a heated and lengthy showdown between the preservation board and Related.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Local bars will compete for the crown in a showdown that benefits Girls Empowerment Network.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Garrett Chorpenning, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The previous find on the river, confirmed to be a extensive and remarkably well preserved remnants of what had been a large Tequesta town spanning both banks of the river, prompted a heated and lengthy showdown between the preservation board and Related.
—Andres Viglucci
july 4, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Local bars will compete for the crown in a showdown that benefits Girls Empowerment Network.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Gemma reluctantly agrees to rebuild her impudent robot in a new body, and the sequel ends with an explosive showdown between Amelia and M3GAN, who nearly dies in a noble attempt to save Gemma and her niece, Cady (Violet McGraw).
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdown
Noun
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The incident is one of the latest in a growing series of confrontations with federal immigration officers.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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That ultimately led to a verbal confrontation between Morrow, 47, and Steve Raleigh.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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What looked like a classic pitchers’ duel before the game took some twists and turns on Friday, with one ace looking rock-solid, but losing, and another ace struggling early, but winning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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Junk and Baltimore starter Trevor Rogers engaged in a pitchers’ duel into the seventh inning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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There’s been a lot of change in college football in recent years, but rivalries still form the foundation of the sport for so many fans.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Adding an element of controversy to what’s been an unusually friendly title rivalry, Piastri even suggested that if McLaren thought the call was unfair, the team could ask him and Norris to swap places to cancel the effect of the penalty.—
James Ellingworth,
Denver Post,
6 July 2025
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The bomb hasn’t been used since, apart from test blasts, and after the Cold War ended in 1991, the risk of nuclear war mercifully declined.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This figure has been steadily decreasing since the Ukraine war broke out in 2022, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pro-Israel groups have fought a decades-long battle to marginalize the movement, which its critics say seeks the eradication of Israel as a Jewish state.—
Gabe Friedman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Advertisement The Netanyahu government's prolonging of the war Netanyahu continues to battle with approval ratings amid an ongoing corruption trial back home.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Stage 32 is launching a Global Screenwriting Contest Hub, bringing together dozens of writing competitions from around the world into one place including Oscar and BAFTA-qualifying contests.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Beginning with five pairs who choose to couple up, the show then sees the islanders through eight weeks of fierce competition as bombshells enter the villa and games are played to see who will leave the villa as the strongest couple.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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British rap star Skepta has issued a challenge to A$AP Rocky to face-off in a rap battle as part of an all-out lyrical clash between UK and US rappers.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 July 2025
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Landon would resurface later in the six-episode season, as part of the team of friends and family that helps Riri re-re-rebuild her suit, in time for a pivotal face-off with The Hood.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 July 2025
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It is crewed by more than 30 people, including electronic warfare officers and intelligence operators, according to the Air Force.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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When Naomi discovers that Nicholas, too, has been feigning contentment, the two of them go head-to-head in a battle of pranks, sabotage, and all-out emotional warfare.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/showdown. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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