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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First, the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings kick off in an NFC North showdown.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Week 16 kicks off with an AFC West showdown between playoff hopefuls, the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers, at SoFi Stadium.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Pumas are facing big national competition this winter, including a showdown at the Hoophall Classic in Massachusetts against Miami (Florida) Columbus and the Boozer brothers.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host sent Mark Consuelos flowers after their showdown in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive readers' choice poll, Consuelos and Kelly Ripa revealed on Dec. 13 on Live with Kelly and Mark.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Week 16 kicks off with an AFC West showdown between playoff hopefuls, the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers, at SoFi Stadium.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The Pumas are facing big national competition this winter, including a showdown at the Hoophall Classic in Massachusetts against Miami (Florida) Columbus and the Boozer brothers.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host sent Mark Consuelos flowers after their showdown in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive readers' choice poll, Consuelos and Kelly Ripa revealed on Dec. 13 on Live with Kelly and Mark.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showdown. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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showdown
noun
show·down
-ˌdau̇n
: the test of strength that finally settles a dispute
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