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 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 Welcome to the Daily Cup as hosts Tamerra Griffin and Hannah Vanbiber preview the USMNT’s do-or-die knockout match against Bosnia and Herzegovina with The Athletic’s Simon Hughes. — The Athletic, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for do-or-die

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Adjective

His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Definition of resolute

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All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026

Definition of determined

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If there is no fundamental change in the Iranian leadership’s rhetoric and policy, the United States must begin preparing, alongside its partners, for a more decisive phase of wartime policymaking.

— Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In the first decisive victory of this tournament’s knockout stage, France dominated Sweden Tuesday with a 3-0 win that guaranteed the French another match this week.

— Doha Madani, NBC news, 1 July 2026

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