as in crucial
resulting in either definite success or definite failure
a make-or-break decision The next year will be a make-or-break time for the company.
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Recent Examples of make-or-break
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A make-or-break moment may be occurring in a primary relationship.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Read The Hill’s Mike Lillis’s reporting: ‘Spotlight shifts to Medicaid, a make-or-break issue for Trump’
COMING UP
The House and Senate are out.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Everyone goes through phases of discerning who can and cannot be trusted in life; but for the ultra-famous, this is a skill that can literally make-or-break their careers.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film from writer-director James Gunn — who is also co-chief of DC Studios — is considered a critical make-or-break movie for the studio, which is heavily relying on the July 11 release to help launch a new generation of superhero titles.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Read The Hill’s Mike Lillis’s reporting: ‘Spotlight shifts to Medicaid, a make-or-break issue for Trump’
COMING UP
The House and Senate are out.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Everyone goes through phases of discerning who can and cannot be trusted in life; but for the ultra-famous, this is a skill that can literally make-or-break their careers.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The film from writer-director James Gunn — who is also co-chief of DC Studios — is considered a critical make-or-break movie for the studio, which is heavily relying on the July 11 release to help launch a new generation of superhero titles.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for make-or-break
Adjective
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As such, supplemental Federal assistance is crucial.—
Neal Earley,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Importantly, a dog’s wants and needs do not always align with what their owners expect, and this is a crucial point in regards to animal welfare.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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According to George Dimov, CPA, founder and CEO of Dimov Tax, the middle of the year offers a critical but underused window for strategic decisions.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Students are left without the critical education needed when entering the workforce and won’t be equipped with the tools necessary to lead and build organizations that are inclusive and sustainable.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Pitcher to NL Central Club In the 2021 postseason, Matzek played a pivotal role in the Braves' World Series run, going 3-0 with a 1.72 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 13 appearances and 15.2 innings.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Gilgeous-Alexander, who admitted that nerves were a factor early on in what was the first Game 7 for the core players, finished with 35 points (12-of-19 shooting) while playing his pivotal role on the other end as well.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Make-or-break.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/make-or-break. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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