fixer

noun

fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
: 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

Examples of fixer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trump asked, referring to the notorious former aide to Sen. Joseph McCarthy who later served as Trump’s faithful fixer long before Trump became president. Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 3 June 2024 In the footage, a woman (Amy Ryan) calls Clooney's professional fixer character for help disposing of a body. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 29 May 2024 Pitt, 60, and Clooney, 63, star as lone fixers who get assigned to the same job, as shown in the first trailer that debuted Wednesday, May 29. Directed, written, and produced by John Watts (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Wolfs also stars Amy Ryan, Poorna Jagannathan and Austin Abrams. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024 For the fixers, enablers, and vassals who surround Donald Trump, the rewards of his friendship are not worth the risks. Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fixer 

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Word History

Etymology

fix entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fixer was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Fixer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

fixer

noun
fix·​er ˈfik-sər How to pronounce fixer (audio)
1
: one that fixes
2
: sodium thiosulfate
also : a solution of sodium thiosulfate

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