smackdown
noun
smack·down
ˈsmak-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the act of knocking down or bringing down an opponent
2
: a contest in entertainment wrestling
3
: a decisive defeat
4
: a confrontation between rivals or competitors
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This, of course, meant Goo and Strawberry Shortcake were left to battle it out in the new smackdown format.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is almost here, so now’s the time to plan for your holiday festivities—or brace yourself for your family’s annual political smackdown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
Now revitalized, Madeline confronts Helen, who has also gulped the elixir, and wild smackdowns and realignments follow.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite having a deep bench of bakers who have prevailed in the tent since 2010, the show has never pursued a season specifically dedicated to reuniting those winners for a showstopper smackdown (though the occasional holiday special will bring back fan-favorite contestants).
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is almost here, so now’s the time to plan for your holiday festivities—or brace yourself for your family’s annual political smackdown.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
Now revitalized, Madeline confronts Helen, who has also gulped the elixir, and wild smackdowns and realignments follow.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Despite having a deep bench of bakers who have prevailed in the tent since 2010, the show has never pursued a season specifically dedicated to reuniting those winners for a showstopper smackdown (though the occasional holiday special will bring back fan-favorite contestants).
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Smackdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smackdown. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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