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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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2
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
Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
The company also launched a new secure network architecture called Cisco Live Protect, which is meant to shield your network from an exploit within minutes to give your IT security team time to fix the underlying issue.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
My loftier wish, though, is that all these conservation efforts, from the quick fixes to the more elaborate resurrections, ignite a creative spark within our little neck of the woods, enabling the next Northwoods artists to tinker, make and think big.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Verb
But the Swan home still needed some TLC, so Dean balanced his full-time job with refurbishing the house: hammering floorboard nails, patching leaky faucets, and fixing leaky water heaters.
—Ani Freedman, Fortune, 29 June 2025
The company also launched a new secure network architecture called Cisco Live Protect, which is meant to shield your network from an exploit within minutes to give your IT security team time to fix the underlying issue.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Noun
Fence fixes average around $600, while deck repair costs range from $270 to $7,500, depending on extent and materials.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
My loftier wish, though, is that all these conservation efforts, from the quick fixes to the more elaborate resurrections, ignite a creative spark within our little neck of the woods, enabling the next Northwoods artists to tinker, make and think big.
—Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
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Verb
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Performance reviews may require a personal touch, but AI can help HR leaders put together hiring managers’ or supervisors’ feedback into a proper framework.—
Julie Hoagland,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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All that effort has put more than 1.3 million asteroids in our catalogs, but astronomers expect Rubin to identify perhaps three times that many new objects—practically without trying.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 July 2025
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And once Theo is affixing Lizzy’s lost bracelet to her wrist while looking at her with those eyes?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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What happens next: The 12-member jury will deliberate until a verdict is decided.—
Olivia Munson,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Ensuring that your car is in the best shape possible before setting a purchase price, or requesting a trade-in quote, can maximize its value.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Your little patriot can celebrate Independence Day in style with this two-piece tank and shorts set.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Leslie Southwick, who was appointed by George W. Bush, said the gang might not be preparing for a larger military invasion, but engaging in activities similar to the threats from enemy ships or Native Americans when the statute was written.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Since then, crews have been working to repair the damages to the grounds as quickly as possible.—
Christina House,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The relationship has since been repaired, and the two leaders often speak, but there are still sharp points of contention, particularly over Trump's handling of Russia and Putin.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Four documentary projects secured SEA-DOC funding, with three productions receiving S$30,000 ($23,512) each and one post-production project awarded S$20,000 ($15,675).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Abu Dhabi is looking to secure the seeds of the future.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
30 June 2025
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At the time, this was assumed in some quarters to be related to the decision to replace driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto as Pierre Gasly’s team-mate in a 2025 season where Alpine is rooted to the bottom of the constructors’ championship.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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