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
How to Bet on Pacers vs. Knicks Game 6
The Knicks are facing a do-or-die situation for the second straight game.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The question now is what adjustments will Thibodeau make to force a do-or-die Game 7.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The Timberwolves went into a do-or-die game and were flatlining before the first quarter was halfway over.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
In tonight's do-or-die matchup for the Knicks, who host the Pacers at 8 p.m. ET, there's a lot to consider for bettors taking aim at the Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 player props.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
The question now is what adjustments will Thibodeau make to force a do-or-die Game 7.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
The Timberwolves went into a do-or-die game and were flatlining before the first quarter was halfway over.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
In tonight's do-or-die matchup for the Knicks, who host the Pacers at 8 p.m. ET, there's a lot to consider for bettors taking aim at the Pacers vs. Knicks Game 5 player props.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
Adjective
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Corenswet has the right look—he’s got the glossy black hair, the resolute jaw—which points to another general Superman strength, particularly on film.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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By morning, they were determined to find a way out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Would Pelle Larsson remain a feisty presence intent on challenging for a rotation role?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The decisive feature that demonstrates the fossil was likely an early arachnid is the unique organization of the brain -- a reverse of the front-to-back arrangement found in present-day crustaceans, insects, centipedes and horseshoe crabs, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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