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
It’s been four years since Paul scored both Lightning goals in a 2-1 win over Toronto in a do-or-die game Game 7 of the opening round, one of the momentum-building moments in Tampa Bay’s run to a third straight Cup final.
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For his team, this is do-or-die.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Italy is in this do-or-die position only after having narrowly edged past Northern Ireland last week in a playoff semifinal.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
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Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
For his team, this is do-or-die.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Italy is in this do-or-die position only after having narrowly edged past Northern Ireland last week in a playoff semifinal.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for do-or-die
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Bucks County, Pennsylvania, grandmother, then 76, looked frail but resolute.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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But thanks to one very determined dog, Delp’s draft day celebration is now famous for an entirely different reason.—
Sara Vallone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Delp, the 22-year-old former Georgia Bulldogs tight end was selected by the New Orleans Saints on April 24 during the third round of the NFL draft, and the video of that special moment has quickly gone viral — thanks in no small part to his pup’s determined quest for a seat.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But authorities in Russia appear intent on embracing the country’s dark, totalitarian past.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Zehavi doubted the proliferation of FPV drones would have a truly decisive impact on the war overall, comparing it to previous technological improvements Hezbollah has adopted.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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Only four have even pushed it to the decisive Game 7.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Do-or-die.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/do-or-die. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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