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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For anything beyond a quick fix, working with a skilled pro can help ensure the job is done right—saving you time, stress and often money in the long run. Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 No quick fix No one can predict how high gasoline prices will climb. Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 Rather than positioning products as quick fixes, the brand is focusing on education, open dialogue and practical support. Footwear News, 7 May 2026 Old, dirty, or torn seating cushions are common, but are usually a quick fix—replace them, wash them, or change just the covers. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 4 May 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 12 May. 2026.

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