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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
fixed my hair so that it would stop falling in my eyes
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as in to affix
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in to decide
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
make sure to fix the number of guests with the bride's family before drawing up a list of people from the groom's side
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as in to set
to decide upon (the time or date for an event) usually from a position of authority
have we fixed a day for the party yet?
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as in to prepare
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in to root
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
the image of what Santa Claus looks like is solidly fixed in our minds
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as in to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
what a fix we're in!
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as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss
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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your fix on the military situation over there?
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Recent Examples of fix
Jim Sergent, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Congress passed the Illinois Enabling Act, which provided for the organization of a state government, fixed the northern boundary of Illinois and established a permanent school fund from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of public lands.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Essence Gant, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
Some of the state funds are already flowing to local communities, which will reopen crisis facilities and group homes, and bolster mobile crisis teams, among other near-term fixes.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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Verb
That hasn't fixed everything on offense in the eyes of the experts.
—Jim Sergent, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Congress passed the Illinois Enabling Act, which provided for the organization of a state government, fixed the northern boundary of Illinois and established a permanent school fund from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of public lands.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Butler then color corrects stressed, darkened skin under the eye for a temporary but immediate fix.
—Essence Gant, Allure, 16 Apr. 2025
Some of the state funds are already flowing to local communities, which will reopen crisis facilities and group homes, and bolster mobile crisis teams, among other near-term fixes.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The loss is still there, permanently affixed like that sticky note.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The status of All-Star defenseman Miro Heiskanen remains a question on top of a concern affixed to a worry.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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After years of struggling with symptoms and no relief, despite doing everything her medical team recommended, Cecilia decided to find a new care team.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2025
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At the end of a decision, NAD usually decides whether specific advertising claims were supported by facts.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services had recommended that investors vote against the payouts, expressing concerns about the process used to set the compensation.—
Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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These were much larger and more architecturally complex, and they were positioned in elevated, visible locations that were set away from settlements and pastures.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Remembering how a few crucial opportunities to work on calligraphy and design at a young age prepared him for his career in film, fashion, and painting, Yi Ming hopes to open similar doors for other young artists.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In short, the US was preparing for a world with a rising demand for ever scarcer, more expensive fossil fuels, most of which would have to come from abroad.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
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Nasser had been largely repaired, but reminders of the violence were everywhere.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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And when repairing cars gets more expensive, so does something else: auto insurance.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ricketts cited the priority that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has placed on helping the Asia-Pacific secure itself against China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Apr. 2025
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The last time the teams met, in Columbus in October 2024, Messi scored two goals to lead Miami to a 3-2 victory that secured the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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This transition allows women to root their worth internally rather than outsourcing it to external achievements.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Often called French Tarragon, this herb is easy to root from a cutting if a friend will share.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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