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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
Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The only way this will get fixed is if some influential outside entities, such as newspapers, take up the cause.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Know when manageable fixes like this aren’t the answer, though.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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The leaders of Idaho industries that rely on foreign workers have urged state legislators to stop trying to fix the nation’s immigration system.
—Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
The only way this will get fixed is if some influential outside entities, such as newspapers, take up the cause.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
In a statement, City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, a member of the council’s Budget and Finance Committee, said the report reinforces concerns that the city cannot rely on short-term fixes amid growing structural deficits.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Know when manageable fixes like this aren’t the answer, though.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
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Mountbatten-Windsor put his arm around Giuffre with Maxwell standing close, smiling.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Kikuo and Shunsuke revere kabuki’s bygone giants, who are affixed with that moniker.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the calls, Mary detailed to the deputies the steps Nathan was taking to kill her, from affixing a tracker on her car to stashing a black backpack in her garage containing duct tape, zip ties and a note with the word ‘waterboarding’ written on it.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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In June, county voters will decide whether to back it.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet it’s left largely to each state to decide how much infectious disease reporting to require about it.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The recall prompted the European Union to set stricter limits on cereulide levels considered safe for consumption in baby products.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The storms that pummeled Southern California this week brought dramatic wind gusts, bursts of rain and lightning that set trees on fire, not to mention heavy snow.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The group is preparing to study microplastics in the lake.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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This seasonal dip requires just 10 minutes of hands-on time and can be prepared a few days in advance of serving.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Steel Wool and Other Abrasive Scrubbers To prevent scratch marks that can be difficult to repair, Scott advises against using steel, wool, and other abrasive scrubbers on wood flooring.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, the Kings announced that LaVine (finger), Domantas Sabonis (knee) and De’Andre Hunter (knee) had undergone season-ending surgery to repair their respective injuries.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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In this case though, thousands of corporations, including Costco, have preemptively sued the US government in an effort to secure their stake in a refund without having to put their reputation on the line as Schwartz and Woldenberg have.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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But Batum missed a potential tying three-pointer, and James got the rebound to secure the win.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Or root cuttings in water, potting up in a container filled with potting mix when roots are a few inches long.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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