fixing

noun

fix·​ing ˈfik-siŋ How to pronounce fixing (audio)
Synonyms of fixingnext
1
: the act or process of one that fixes
2
plural fixings ˈfik-siŋz How to pronounce fixing (audio)
often -sənz
: customary accompaniments : trimmings
a turkey dinner with all the fixings

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The Bucharest Court of Appeal had identified several procedural errors that needed fixing, which meant that the case would be seriously delayed. Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Since January, more than two dozen college basketball players have been permanently banned for game fixing. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 June 2026 For a satisfying vegetarian meal, use black beans to make homemade burger patties and top them with your favorite fixings for a dish that's rich in both protein and fiber. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026 Tickets -- $30, $20 for senior citizens 65-plus, $10 for children 3-10 -- include choice of ham or turkey and all the Christmas fixings (vegan/gluten free options available); for the Sunday matinee, $15, $10 and $5, including cookies, cupcakes and beverages. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fixing was in 1605

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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fixing

noun
fix·​ing ˈfik-sing How to pronounce fixing (audio)
sense 2 is often -sənz
1
: a putting in permanent form
2
plural : something that decorates or completes
turkey with all the fixings

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