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
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.
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ infield played in, a do-or-die defensive setup.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In the do-or-die scenario, the Blue Jays were hoping to win their first World Series title since 1993.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Yamomoto pitched a complete game in Game 2 and then six innings Friday to force tonight’s do-or-die game.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
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Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ infield played in, a do-or-die defensive setup.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
In the do-or-die scenario, the Blue Jays were hoping to win their first World Series title since 1993.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Yamomoto pitched a complete game in Game 2 and then six innings Friday to force tonight’s do-or-die game.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for do-or-die
Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
Adjective
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But Sarah remains resolute, Bert tamps down his desire to make a quick buck — for a while, at least — and the situation starts to draw national attention, thanks to the involvement of a white civil rights attorney and a Black reporter from up north.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his anger, the woman remained confused but resolute.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
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Choose decisive steps over a confusing kerfuffle!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tesla shareholders delivered another decisive message through their vote on Tesla’s Texas-style 3% ownership threshold for filing derivative lawsuits.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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