showdowns

noun

plural of showdown
as in confrontations

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for showdowns
  1. confrontations
  2. rivalries
  3. duels
  4. battles
  5. wars
  6. contests
  7. conflicts
  8. competitions
Noun
  • Additional confrontations and standoffs also occurred in Sikkim.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • But suffice it to say the battle serves as one of the deadliest and most defining confrontations of the Targaryen civil war, permanently shifting the balance of power as the Dance of Dragons careens toward its fiery end.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 20 July 2026
Definition of confrontations
Noun
  • Goodall has become the dominant force in ring building in the UK, working for almost every conceivable promoter — unusual in itself given this is a sport built on such fierce sporting and commercial rivalries.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Jurors also heard testimony from investigators and gang experts about the rivalries, alliances and subgroups that make up Sacramento’s street gang landscape.
    — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of rivalries
Noun
  • According to Squawka, only six players won more aerial duels than him in the Premier League last season.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • As with many Latin American and African teams, Paraguay defend deep and are extremely physical in duels and aerial battles.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of duels
Noun
  • This week, an over-the-hill Kevin Hart, (pickleball) court battles, and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (and its related series), among others, demand your attention.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • These individuals are already fighting some of the most difficult battles of their lives.
    — Jigar Thakkar, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of battles
Noun
  • Since that film, things have only grown more dire, with wars also raging in Gaza and Iran.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Except that Finley won’t entertain the possibility that American exhaustion with wars predates TikTok.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of wars
Noun
  • Adding to the hype factor of the event, Funko is known to give away prototypes of its figures via raffles or trivia contests.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia would also be permitted to hold early contests.
    — Maham Javaid, NPR, 24 July 2026
Definition of contests
Noun
  • Yacht companies are offering discounts and special offers on charters in the Mediterranean Sea this summer, as geopolitical conflicts cool demand.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • The results included greater team alignment, fewer conflicts among leadership, faster decision-making and stronger cross-functional trust.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of conflicts
Noun
  • The 20-year-old Venezuelan expertly controlled the ball with space to work, dribbled into the box, cut to his left and tucked it between Cleveland and the far post for his sixth MLS goal and 10th in all competitions this year.
    — Josh Gross, Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • Quarterback competitions in several cities Tagovailoa and Penix will compete in Atlanta.
    — Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of competitions
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