Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: showdown

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AC Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Bologna on Saturday as a second-string line-up slipped in Serie A’s top four race ahead of a Champions League showdown with Napoli.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/milan-held-bologna-ahead-champions-league-decider-napoli.1025624

AEW will be at Independence, Missouri’s Cable Dahmer Arena with the long awaited showdown between Kenny Omega & El Hijo Del Vikingo!

Source: https://www.cagesideseats.com/aew/2023/3/22/23649559/aew-dynamite-results-live-blog-mar-22-2023-kenny-omega-hijo-del-vikingo-dream-match-sting

After beating Grantsville 41-0 in its opener, the Bulldogs now have a chance to show if they can be a 5A power with a showdown against perennial rival Timpview at home next week.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/high-school-sports/2023/8/18/23834444/provo-makes-big-plays-at-the-end-to-surprise-olympus

Altrincham sit three places and four points behind Blues in the standings ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/23408845.southend-united-boss-kevin-maher-certain-blues-can-make-play-offs/?ref=rss

Among his most notable achievements during his career as a chess player are his 1991 magnum opus against Dutchman Jan Timman and his 1993 world championship title showdown with Garry Kasparov.

Source: https://www.kaieteurnewsonline.com/2023/04/16/world-renowned-english-chess-grandmaster-nigel-short-to-visit-guyana/

And he also pushed that he didn't believe there would necessarily be a showdown between China and the U.S. and its allies.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12107881/Biden-Silly-balloon-responsible-deflating-China-relationship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

And it came in perhaps Clemson’s biggest game of the year, a home showdown with No. 4 Florida State.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/watch-clemson-kicker-pulled-out-of-retirement-drills-field-goal/

And with rival Tyson Fury almost getting beaten by Wallin, a win would certainly boost AJ's confidence ahead of a potential showdown with Deontay Wilder.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11687127/anthony-joshua-otto-wallin-start-time-live-stream-tv-channel-undercard/

A pair of Super Bowl champions earned bragging rights over a pair of NBA champions in The Match VIII, a celebrity golf showdown on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Source: https://deadspin.com/chiefs-duo-beats-warriors-pair-in-the-match-viii-1850594318

A primary win could lead to a showdown against Democratic hopeful Attorney General Josh Stein, who announced plans to run in January and is considered a favorite to win his party’s nomination.

Source: https://www.wral.com/will-mark-robinson-run-for-governor-in-2024-campaign-announcement-coming-today/20822792/

As a result, the previously modest lobster population has surged, as have the profits in bringing them to market, setting the stage for a dangerous showdown.

Source: https://citizenwire.com/2023/06/07/news-searching-for-common-ground-in-lobster-war-the-fight-over-the-worlds-richest-fishing-grounds-on-documentary-showcase-citizenwire/

A showdown is expected at the next gathering of six opposition parties on Jan.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/01/istanbul-mayor-charged-corruption-turkish-opposition-weighs-erdogan-challenger

As I watched last fall’s showdown of TV’s big-money epic fantasy franchises, I was wincingly reminded that language is the most underrated special effect.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/magazine/lord-of-the-rings-worm-ouroboros.html

As mentioned, the only real issue is that all this excitement is just the warm-up for the big showdown in next June's part two.

Source: https://oakvillenews.org/reviews/tom-cruise-dead-reckoning-part-1-movie-review/

As of late Saturday night, the showdown had happened and the government would remain open.

Source: https://www.vox.com/politics/2023/9/30/23897597/shutdown-congress-kevin-mccarthy-ukraine

Associated Press: “Both sides stuck largely to scripts written in the early months of their general election showdown as they campaigned at the Fancy Farm picnic, traditionally seen as the…

Source: https://politicalwire.com/2023/08/05/judge-denies-trump-motion-to-extend-deadline/

As such, isn't always firing on all cylinders (or any cylinders, really), with it taking a while to deliver on the promised showdown referred to in the title.

Source: https://collider.com/best-so-bad-theyre-good-movies-on-amazon-prime/

As the stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Morocco and Egypt, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate an intense battle for the AFCON U23 title.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202307080082.html

A win would improve the Hawks win/loss record to 6-8 ahead of a Christmas Day showdown in Sydney against the Kings just two days later.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8465259/justin-tatum-credits-illawarra-hawks-players-and-his-assistants-for-resurgence/?src=rss

Before the start of this season, it was increasingly hard to imagine Rashford would be the focal point of any big game, let alone such a pivotal showdown as fourth-placed United’s clash with second-placed City.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/rashfords-hot-streak-fuels-man-utd-revival/