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
Some of the most extreme adventures described in the books on this list were not matters of choice; their protagonists were forced into do-or-die journeys by circumstance or bad luck.
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Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a win on Saturday night in a do-or-die contest against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Ahead of Sunday’s Game 4, the Kings were in a do-or-die position, while the Colorado Avalanche were going in for the kill, armed with a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Golden State will hope to get repeat performances from its old but effective centers tonight against the Suns in a do-or-die play-in game.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Eva Holland, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a win on Saturday night in a do-or-die contest against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Ahead of Sunday’s Game 4, the Kings were in a do-or-die position, while the Colorado Avalanche were going in for the kill, armed with a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven first-round series.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Golden State will hope to get repeat performances from its old but effective centers tonight against the Suns in a do-or-die play-in game.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
Adjective
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Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Barker speaks of his family with obvious pride, and seems determined to bring them along as his star rises.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Lamborghini itself has confirmed that its first fully electric model will arrive later this decade, but the company appears determined to keep combustion engines alive in its flagship supercars for as long as regulations permit.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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While there have always been divisions, Gregory said social media had amplified them, and that Leo seems intent on tamping them down.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Every time laws keep an assault rifle out of the hands of someone intent on killing as many people as possible, lives are saved.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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These results were championed as the country’s official victory over the virus and a decisive win for those advocating for digital vaccination credential systems.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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After scoring a decisive goal in Buffalo’s series-clinching win against Boston in Game 6, Benson was all over the ice in the first period against Montreal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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