quick fix

noun

Synonyms of quick fixnext
: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

Examples of quick fix in a Sentence

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But body doubling isn’t a quick fix for everybody, Will Canu, a licensed psychologist and psychology professor at Appalachian State University, tells Popular Science. Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 24 June 2026 Cleaning the gasket and dispensers with vinegar is a quick fix for mold in many cases. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Apparently, the injury was not a quick fix, as Anthony Volpe took his spot in the lineup. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Tips For Making Your Home Smell Fresh For a quick fix in lifting your home's air, try one or a combination of these methods. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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