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
Brady welcomed his third child, daughter Vivian Lake, on Dec. 5, 2012 – weeks before any do-or-die playoff action.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The Commanders, in fact, are appearing in Saturday's matchup in large part because of their mettle on do-or-die downs.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
College Football Playoff semifinals kick off The College Football Playoff returns tonight as the final four teams have do-or-die games Thursday and Friday evening.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic had plenty, with the Panthers as defending champs, the Bruins collapsing early, the Leafs facing a do-or-die season and the Senators pushing for the playoffs while the Wings, Sabres and Canadiens struggle to find their footing.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
The Commanders, in fact, are appearing in Saturday's matchup in large part because of their mettle on do-or-die downs.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
College Football Playoff semifinals kick off The College Football Playoff returns tonight as the final four teams have do-or-die games Thursday and Friday evening.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
The Atlantic had plenty, with the Panthers as defending champs, the Bruins collapsing early, the Leafs facing a do-or-die season and the Senators pushing for the playoffs while the Wings, Sabres and Canadiens struggle to find their footing.
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
Adjective
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Powell recalled how his mother was intent on testifying before Congress to clear her name and shine a light on the bullying tactics that the government was employing.—
Jevon Phillips,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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But with sustainable aviation fuels costing three to four times more than traditional jet fuel, Boom faces a decisive question: Can airlines make money selling supersonic tickets while burning premium fuel?—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
18 Feb. 2025
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Expect goals, expect drama, and if Madrid find themselves behind in the dying stages, expect to see Bellingham as the game’s decisive figure… again.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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