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
Amid the constant do-or-die situations, the sisters have expanded their relationship and — as is later revealed — both of their powers as the threat of Cipher looms.
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Game 6 on Sunday will be started by rookie Trey Yesavage, who only made it through four-plus innings in Game 2, so Little truly has just one day to flush this one and prepare himself to face the same lineup in a do-or-die situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
New York Liberty fans will be waiting anxiously to see if the reigning WNBA champions can retain their title as the team heads to Phoenix to take on the Mercury in a do-or-die Game 3 in the first round of the playoffs.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
Game 6 on Sunday will be started by rookie Trey Yesavage, who only made it through four-plus innings in Game 2, so Little truly has just one day to flush this one and prepare himself to face the same lineup in a do-or-die situation.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In do-or-die Game 5, Milwaukee pulled out the victory at home.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
New York Liberty fans will be waiting anxiously to see if the reigning WNBA champions can retain their title as the team heads to Phoenix to take on the Mercury in a do-or-die Game 3 in the first round of the playoffs.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
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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
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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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Defense Minister Theo Francken told public broadcaster RTBF that Tuesday’s incident appeared to be carried out by professionals intent on destabilizing the country.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Unless this is another ploy by women who are intent on destroying each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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