DO-OR-DIE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

do-or-die

adjective

ˈdü-ər-ˈdī

as in resolute

fully committed to achieving a goal a do-or-die entrepreneur who never stopped believing that hard work would inevitably lead to success

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Recent Examples of do-or-die Boise State reached this point after winning two do-or-die games, first at home against Colorado State, and then on the road at Utah State, where Danielson’s team had to rally for a 25-24 win behind backup QB Max Cutforth. —

Idaho Statesman, 6 Dec. 2025 Calm down, Singleton remembered telling Denver’s defense, before the Commanders’ do-or-die two-point conversion attempt Sunday night. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025 Both fans and players are ready for the do-or-die game against Singapore Tuesday. —

Fred He, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025 How to Watch Portugal vs Armenia Cristiano Ronaldo’s plan of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in record time has been thrown up ahead of Sunday’s do-or-die encounter with Armenia. —

Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Adjective

So far this season, Arsenal have appeared resolute in their bid to last the distance.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Baking director Peter Edris is a 27-year baker who leads the kitchen in a calm but resolute manner.

— Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026