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
The final game of the season will be on the road in the nation’s capital, as the Cowboys will travel to take on the Commanders in what could either be a meaningless Week 18 matchup or a crucial do-or-die game.
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Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
However, this is a bit of a do-or-die for them.
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David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
After they got blown out in Game 4, Sturm didn’t want to put Hagens in the lineup in a do-or-die situation.
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Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
And that’s true from a do-or-die perspective.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
However, this is a bit of a do-or-die for them.
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David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
After they got blown out in Game 4, Sturm didn’t want to put Hagens in the lineup in a do-or-die situation.
—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
And that’s true from a do-or-die perspective.
—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.
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Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.
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Yet, Rob-Will walked out of rehab, and is intent on thwarting the ceremonial ranch handover to heir-apparent Joaquin.
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Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel.
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The holiday marked the 205th anniversary of the 1821 Battle of Carabobo, which brought Venezuela a decisive victory over Spanish royalist forces.
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The Russian president also anticipated a quick, decisive victory.
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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