do-over
noun
plural do-overs
: a new attempt or opportunity to do something after a previous attempt has been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory
Art, unlike life, permits do-overs: the illusion that one can get things right with craft and persistence.—
Rhonda Lieberman
Rhonda LiebermanAs for his pitch, Keaton's first try was in the dirt. He requested a do-over and fired one right down the middle.—Steve Rushin
Steve RushinExamples of do-over in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, with Biden out of the picture, the southern state that gave him his first primary victory in 2020 is on the chopping block as Democrats look for a do-over.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2026
That crash required a massive do-over.
—Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
There are no do-overs at that point.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for do-over
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Which teams are surprising, which are underperforming, and which are one do-over away from changing their fate.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 29 May 2026
That crash required a massive do-over.
—Rhon Daguro, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
There are no do-overs at that point.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for do-over
Cite this Entry
“Do-over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-over. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
