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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Combined with proper nutrition, exercise creates lasting results, not quick fixes. Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026 Those dips can nudge us to reach for another sweet or carb-laden snack as a quick fix. Emma Yasinski, Time, 28 Jan. 2026 Pouring boiling water over ice can be tempting for a quick fix, but the water can refreeze fast and leave a smoother, slicker, and more dangerous surface behind. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 The joke took off online, but the science behind it checks out for a quick fix. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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