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 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 But much work remains to fix up the Plaza infrastructure and utilities above and below the ground while addressing what the developers say are streets that are too wide for pedestrians and storefronts that have been changed over the years and no longer match. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026 The night before his first fitting, while fixing up the zipper, Vazquez tore a large hole in the shirt. — Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Congress can lower housing costs by supporting programs to fix up existing homes and expanding down payment assistance. — Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fix up

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Verb

This, though, buys Infantino time to ride out the storm, regroup and rebuild.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Aaron, who rebuilt his connector in those six weeks, does not see buyers demanding any of this.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

First-year coach Tosh Lupoi has overhauled the staff, the roster has been infused by more than 30 transfers and the expectations are rising for a program that has won more than seven games just once in the past 10 seasons.

— CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
The results marked a dire sign for the first-term governor as voters also rejected his plan to overhaul the state’s main form of direct democracy.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

Elsewhere during the trip, Steven and Kacie finally repaired their strained relationship after months of tension.

— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
High-performer burnout is only repaired by an honest audit and strategic reallocation of energy to the tasks that matter most.

— Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of repair

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The scope is so narrow because the vulnerabilities that enable a zero-click exploit are often detected and patched shortly after the exploit is carried out.

— Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
The resulting value in providing a measured approach to patching prioritization without the need to reboot hardware or adhere to cumbersome and lengthy software maintenance windows is compelling.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

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Every connected device, cloud service, AI platform, collaboration tool and third-party integration increases the number of places where sensitive information can be observed, collected or reconstructed.

— Erik Wittreich, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Ricky Pearsall is done for the season after swelling in his right knee led to needing surgery to reconstruct his PCL.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstruct

Verb

This is aided by the panoramic sunroof, which, unlike some, doesn’t eat into passenger headroom.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The front of the robot houses an AI Vision camera; ultrasonic and IR sensors that aid navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mapping; and a pair of LED lights for nighttime cleaning.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of aid

Verb

The medical model locates disability inside the individual, a deficit to be cured, corrected or endured until the person can function in a world built without them.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The American Cancer Society notes that while metastatic breast cancer remains very difficult to cure, treatment can control disease for extended periods and many people live for years after diagnosis.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of cure

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These types of conversations help teens feel understood and strengthen trust, while uncovering more about what is really driving the desire to change up their look.

— Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
The organization offers a temporary shelter, as well as services for job seeking and helping people set up bank accounts.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

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