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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Nuclear power isn't a quick fix for the current energy crisis. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 For weight loss after 70, slow and consistent effort paired with regular movement beats any quick fix — and Bates’ results make a pretty compelling case. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 Still, the disturbances to the energy sector have left aviation leaders feeling as though there’s no quick fix. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 To prepare to sell, hire an agent, complete quick fixes, and list promptly to align with peak buyer activity. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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