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 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 Mikko Rantanen sent his friends and former teammates home in a blur — his third-period hat trick and assist to erase a 2-0 deficit happened in the final 13 minutes of a do-or-die Game 7. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 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. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 However, this is a bit of a do-or-die for them. — David Troy, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Adjective

Morgan’s resolute denials pleased his family and friends, but in fact he was deeply rattled.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Yet Cao’s projects are less expository than Farocki’s, less resolute in their theses.

— Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Perhaps as a response to those comments, Styles’ camp seems determined to emphasizing transparency about pricing, and to point out how economical tickets may be compared to other arena or stadium tours.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
But many are also determined to embrace the coming days of celebration and reflection.

— David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

This convergence is most visible where customer segmentation and sales enablement align, outreach adapts as intent emerges, and sellers work alongside AI agents that maintain account context.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 Sep. 2026
Kubrick honed his signature style and attention to detail here in a film that’s constantly twisting and turning, intent on knocking its audience off their feet.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026

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