Definition of fixednext

fixed

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verb

past tense of fix
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as in altered
to remove the sex organs of the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed

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Recent Examples of fixed
Adjective
There’s no fixed salary to fall back on. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Give Yourself Time To Become A Leader Remember that the transformation from founder to leader is an ongoing process, not a fixed state. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
Containers of cooked pork fixed the previous day measured 76 degrees and 64 degrees despite being in a reach-in cooler that should keep them at or under 41 degrees. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 The inspector noticed two old rodent droppings, but the issue was fixed at the time of the inspection, according to the report. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
  • The other patients -- a male child, a 23-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman -- are in stable condition, according to the hospital.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • Miami’s German Berterame was hospitalized after landing on his head from an in-air collision and appearing to lose consciousness, but is said to now be stable and undergoing tests.
    Greg Cote July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 9 May 2026
  • Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The finished murals, titled The Beginning and The End, were situated in the building’s Hall of Honor, taking advantage of its double-height ceiling.
    Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Part of Rodale’s success stems from being situated at such integral geography, connecting the Midwest, Southeast and Northeast.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Yet currently, there are no sticks attached to the federal voucher program.
    Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The utility pole the cable line was attached to broke and hit Bradshaw from behind, Macchia said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • First, the city’s second-longest serving mayor decided to retire less than halfway through her term.
    DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • In the aftermath of COVID-19, the ultrawealthy set their sights on Florida for its laissez-faire attitude.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Rotating between a starter and an impact substitute, Barcola seemed to be in a hurry to stamp his attacking authority on games and set France on the front foot.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The city appears prepared to take a hard line on the labor issue, which Dunphy says includes everything from construction workers to concession stand employees.
    Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Private owners had already introduced debt, taken substantial proceeds, and prepared an offering that would leave control concentrated even after the shares began trading.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The system was not properly repaired, the lawsuit says, until May 2025, four months after Urrutia died.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • After working with us, the team redesigned the product so that only a few parts were disposable while the rest could be repaired and reused.
    Clyde Eiríkur Hull, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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