as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
she's hell-bent on a career in show business and heaven help anyone who gets in her way
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent (on or upon)
Adjective
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Its presence had long gone unnoticed — until some determined scientists visited.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025 -
Seven months in, the administration is determined to keep that pledge.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Jaguars and Hunter seem intent on making that happen at the pro level, something that’s unheard of.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Josh Brolin plays a grieving father who is intent on finding his missing child and is suspicious that the young teacher had something to do with it.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The market has been resolute in holding to a view that there will be a rate cut in September so far.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
19 Aug. 2025
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Heat comparison: With Young a year from potential free agency, the Hawks were resolute in augmenting a roster that lost at home to Miami in the play-in.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Against the Packers, Fields was decisive after taking what the defense gave him, completing 3-of-4 passes and rushing for a touchdown.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Aug. 2025
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Weapons took decisive care of its competition for a second week in a row at the box office.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Young finished on a positive note, leading the Panthers to a 4-5 record overall and a 92.2 passer rating in the final weeks of the season with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hale emphasized creating a trust in the community through positive interactions with residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Hell-bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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