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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
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Roy, however, thinks Wubble is a way to fix a music sector that’s already broken.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, all this finale disappointment will result in a fix fic boom.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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Verb
However, American Airlines still has fixed prices for partner awards.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Roy, however, thinks Wubble is a way to fix a music sector that’s already broken.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Children with disabilities deserve more than incremental fixes.
—Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
Hopefully, all this finale disappointment will result in a fix fic boom.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
Verb
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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This past Christmas, as a meaningful and nostalgic compromise, the McAlarneys and a group of other parents from their daughter Maddie's second-grade class all decided to get their children Tin Can landline phones for Christmas.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Shanahan and Fangio are considered some of the best offensive and defensive play callers in the sport, and the matchup could decide who moves on to the divisional round.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Others push legal and ethical boundaries to set themselves up for a career in the private sector after term limits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Long Pine Key Campground is the most accessible and is located near the Homestead entrance, while the Flamingo Campground is set deeper inside the park in the Flamingo area.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Plumber, pipefitter and steamfitter These workers install and repair the systems that move water, gas, chemicals and steam in homes and businesses.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Swanson has already had surgeries to repair an artery in his calf and repair his tibia bone.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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England play their last two World Cup qualifiers over the next eight days, against Serbia and Albania, but have already secured their place at the finals and preparations are underway for the tournament.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The collaboration aligns with Japan’s broader strategy to secure a domestic EV battery supply chain and reduce dependence on China and South Korea.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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As autumn air and soil temperatures cool, perennial plants naturally shift their focus from above-ground to root growth.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from green, not woody, growth, dip the ends in rooting hormone, and root them in water or soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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