as in correctable
capable of being corrected
don't worry, that mistake in scheduling is fixable
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Recent Examples of fixable
The good news is that owner dependency is entirely fixable.
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Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In their telling in 1982, the broken window wasn’t merely a small, fixable problem but a cue that the block in question had no steward, that the neighborhood had no guardian, that ordinary obligations of civility were no longer in play.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Chapman’s bat speed also continues to rank in the 92nd percentile, which would suggest his issues are entirely mechanical and, in theory, fixable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In many cases, the issue is temporary and completely fixable.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
However, the Jones Act is a clear and fixable contributor, one that raises costs, reduces efficiency, and fails to deliver on its promises.
—Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Sunday’s issues, the coach said, are fixable.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
This one is often fixable without a formal appeal.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Understanding what’s fixable, what’s costly, and what’s a true dealbreaker is key.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In their telling in 1982, the broken window wasn’t merely a small, fixable problem but a cue that the block in question had no steward, that the neighborhood had no guardian, that ordinary obligations of civility were no longer in play.
—Elizabeth Glazer, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Chapman’s bat speed also continues to rank in the 92nd percentile, which would suggest his issues are entirely mechanical and, in theory, fixable.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In many cases, the issue is temporary and completely fixable.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
However, the Jones Act is a clear and fixable contributor, one that raises costs, reduces efficiency, and fails to deliver on its promises.
—Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Sunday’s issues, the coach said, are fixable.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
This one is often fixable without a formal appeal.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Understanding what’s fixable, what’s costly, and what’s a true dealbreaker is key.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixable
Adjective
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All of that should be correctable.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Still, some states consider driving with only one headlight a correctable violation, meaning police officers will only give a fix-it ticket.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When getting a product repaired becomes almost as expensive as buying a new one, many consumers will choose to buy and throw repairable items away.—
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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When getting a product repaired becomes almost as expensive as buying a new one, many consumers will choose to buy and throw repairable items away.—
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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How much of the damage is reparable is not yet clear.—
Phillips Payson O’Brien,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2025
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Despite being reparable, malfunctioning coffee machines, electric kettles, irons, and the like were ending up in landfills.—
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues,
Christian Science Monitor,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Fixable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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