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 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 After they got blown out in Game 4, Sturm didn’t want to put Hagens in the lineup in a do-or-die situation. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Adjective

Should Alvarez remain resolute about Barca, Arsenal must determine whether to persist with their current attacking group or pivot to alternative targets.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Still, co-founder and CEO Adam Taubenfligel remains resolute.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton were considered as options alongside Anderson and Bouaddi, but Fernandez was the player City were most determined to sign.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The kitchen is located in the new addition of the house, and Keys was determined to inject it with charm.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of determined

Adjective

His appointment is seen as a sign that the leadership is intent on preventing any new unrest as discontent over the economy spreads.

— Lee Keath, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
During this time Turner became intent on pursuing an acting career and began frequently auditioning.

— L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intent

Adjective

Carney was also buoyed by Monday’s Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord in Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Carney was also buoyed by Monday's Liberal sweep of three special elections, including a decisive win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Quebec, where the Conservatives fell to third place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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