FIX UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fix up

verb

Definition of fix up

as in to rebuild

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Recent Examples of fix up And some experts warn the ban could actually limit the supply of available homes, because investors often buy and fix up homes that would otherwise fall out of the market. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 23 June 2026 Similarly, when nephews or nieces needed pro-quality shots of their sporting exploits, Oden would be there — and even fix up photos into albums that remain treasured keepsakes, said relative Aaron Benner, a vice-principal at Hill-Murray Catholic School in Maplewood. — Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 But the town has stood the test of time thanks to Walter Knott, who purchased the place and its buildings in the 1950s and fixed up those that had lost their luster. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 In the past, the company has benefited from an uncertain economic outlook, as consumers are more likely to fix up their current vehicles rather than rushing off to buy new ones — especially as financing costs rise. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fix up

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Continuing to hold listening sessions at campuses all across the district is one way to rebuild the relationship with the community, Licata said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
The bathrooms were rebuilt, the patio was improved and more seating, shade and TVs were added over time.

— Evan Moore August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

To overhaul the roster, Jerry Jones and the front office prioritized bolstering the defense through both free agency and the draft.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
His insistence on winning is why the Sky overhauled the roster in earnest during each recent offseason, giving up a bevy of draft capital in the process.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

Mateta has repaired his relationship with the Palace supporters before, but this seems like the point of no return.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The $206 million project is set to replace or repair concrete slabs on the highway, and is scheduled for completion in 2028.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of repair

Verb

Less so is the fact that more vulnerabilities are being discovered by bounty hunters assisted by AI tools, leaving Google fighting a battle to patch them before less conscientious hackers find them and put them to criminal use.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And now, with Harry, Meghan Markle, and their kids moving to the UK, there are questions about whether the estranged brothers can patch things up.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Verb

Researchers reconstructed the exact three-dimensional architecture of the graphite particles, binder, and electrolyte pores.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
And a decoder that read out the population activity could reconstruct where the mouse was just as accurately as before.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstruct

Verb

Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.

— Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of aid

Verb

But that doesn’t mean the show is cured of its worst instincts, like turning people’s very serious, consequential life problems into entertainment.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Ray Kroc’s extreme wealth didn’t cure the Padres, who had one winner in the fast-food titan’s decade as team owner.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of cure

Verb

Having Maxx Crosby back on the field will help, but improvements need to be made if the Raiders want to be competitive.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The committee would eventually disband without an answer, despite the fact that Selig had helped engineer the sale of the team in 2005 to Lew Wolff, an old University of Wisconsin frat buddy, and John Fisher.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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