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 Facing a do-or-die quarter, the industrial conglomerate missed on sales due to issues ramping up production for its CO2 refrigeration business. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 For much of the match on Friday, Spain lacked better offensive coordination ahead of facing more dangerous opponents in the upcoming do-or-die rounds. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Ringo Chiu / Sipa USA via AP Now the team enters the do-or-die knockouts on July 1 in Santa Clara, California. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Adjective

Moreover, merely establishing credibility to act cannot necessarily overwhelm a resolute adversary, as has been borne out in Iran.

— Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
According to biographer Anne Sebba, Simpson’s answer was resolute.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Swayze died in 2009 of pancreatic cancer and Jacobson is intent on honoring the late star’s legacy with the sequel.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2026
Since 2021 the company has also been intent on strengthening its distribution channels and showrooms across Asia, Europe and North America.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of intent

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If Bass’ vow to rule the same as before represents a decisive leader, more and more Angelenos seem to be saying, give us the Raman flood.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
By afternoon, the Moon trines Mars and your mind gets sharper and more decisive.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of decisive

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