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

do-or-die

adjective

ˈdü-ər-ˈdī

Definition of do-or-die

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 Welcome to the Daily Cup as hosts Tamerra Griffin and Hannah Vanbiber preview the USMNT’s do-or-die knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with The Athletic’s Simon Hughes. — The Athletic, New York Times, 2 July 2026 For much of the match on Friday, Spain lacked better offensive coordination ahead of facing more dangerous opponents in the upcoming do-or-die rounds. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Ringo Chiu / Sipa USA via AP Now the team enters the do-or-die knockouts on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026 After that loss, Counsell declined to go with Imanaga in the do-or-die Game 5, which the Cubs lost to end their season. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Okereke himself, who was the one called for the unnecessary roughness penalty, was disappointed but resolute postgame.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
For someone who works in an industry that is constantly in flux, Zurich Film Festival Co-Owner and Festival Director Reta Guetg is resolute in her ambition for the young film event.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of resolute

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Jackson says this is because he’s determined to focus people on the company’s success, rather than their own individual advancement.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Indeed, this equation between precognition and determined occurrence, rehearsal and performance, exists in the mind as a matter of protocol.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of determined

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Use Early Intent Signals To Shape Holiday Marketing The biggest move is starting earlier with intent data, not promotions.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
For some investors, the volatile situation is leading to a more intent focus on core balance sheet metrics led by free cash flow, which measures the cash left over after expenses, interest, taxes and long-term investments.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

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