quick fix

noun

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

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But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 But there will be no quick fix. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 While the concept isn’t new, experts say its resurgence reflects fatigue with extremes and a return to fundamentals — focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods that support long-term health rather than quick fixes. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 6 Jan. 2026 That isn’t a quick fix, requiring time, negotiations, renovations and no guarantee of comparable jobs. Jesse Bedayn, Fortune, 22 Dec. 2025 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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