: one that fixes: such as
a
: a person who intervenes to enable someone to circumvent the law or obtain a political favor
b
: a person who adjusts matters or disputes by negotiation
c
: sodium thiosulfate
also
: a solution of sodium thiosulfate
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America is a country of fixers.
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Michael R. Bloomberg, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
In a supporting role, LaKeith Stanfield stands out as Steve, Jeff’s Army buddy who, with his girlfriend Michelle (a fine Juno Temple), is the fixer who tries to help him avoid being caught after escaping from prison.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The first season of the Big Oil drama from Yellowstone co-creator and prolific hitmaker Taylor Sheridan introduced viewers to Tommy Norris, the West Texas oil fixer played by Billy Bob Thornton, and his fiery family played by Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The action drama takes place on the stunning Amalfi Coast and follows Daniel De Luca (Williams), a half Italian former US Marine who returns to Italy as a fixer in one of the world’s most luxurious hotels located on the spectacular coastline of Positano.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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Michael R. Bloomberg, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
In a supporting role, LaKeith Stanfield stands out as Steve, Jeff’s Army buddy who, with his girlfriend Michelle (a fine Juno Temple), is the fixer who tries to help him avoid being caught after escaping from prison.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
The first season of the Big Oil drama from Yellowstone co-creator and prolific hitmaker Taylor Sheridan introduced viewers to Tommy Norris, the West Texas oil fixer played by Billy Bob Thornton, and his fiery family played by Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
The action drama takes place on the stunning Amalfi Coast and follows Daniel De Luca (Williams), a half Italian former US Marine who returns to Italy as a fixer in one of the world’s most luxurious hotels located on the spectacular coastline of Positano.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Fixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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fixer
noun
fix·er
ˈfik-sər 
1
: one that fixes
2
: sodium thiosulfate
also
: a solution of sodium thiosulfate
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