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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the baseball card dealer's prices were fixed, so bargaining was not an option
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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
interest accrues at a fixed rate
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as in situated
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 attached
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in decided
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 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 prepared
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repaired
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in embedded
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 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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as in healed
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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Recent Examples of fixed
Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Veterinarians will not be required or asked to report any un-fixed patients, according to the city.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
The seat back can also be fixed with a forward lean so that the rear bench can be used as a tailgate lounge, offering a way of backing into a great view and enjoying it from the comfort of the vehicle.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Instead, investors can make requests to redeem all or part of their shares, but the PE managers typically cap total withdrawals per quarter at a fixed percentage of their net asset value, often 5%.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Veterinarians will not be required or asked to report any un-fixed patients, according to the city.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
At this stage, they are fixed regardless of the experiment.
—Ahmed Helal, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
The seat back can also be fixed with a forward lean so that the rear bench can be used as a tailgate lounge, offering a way of backing into a great view and enjoying it from the comfort of the vehicle.
—New Atlas, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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When expectations are clear, support feels more stable and mutual respect grows naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Coachability used to be considered a mostly unchangeable personality trait; these days, it’s seen as a set of skills that can be developed.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen other states have made a similar change in the past few years — and President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring that there are only two unchangeable sexes.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Best Amazon Garden and Outdoor Deals Embrace the warmer weather by getting your outdoor space situated.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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It is largely situated between the Garnett and Five Points MARTA stations.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Whatever the reason, the younger Overstreet grew attached to the ball and couldn’t be without it.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Musk appears to be boosting an enhanced version of a stance called Universal Basic Income, which calls for a government to provide citizens with enough cash to pay for necessities like rent, food, health and education, with no strings attached.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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In one version of the script, Alonzo managed to escape, but Washington and Fuqua decided against it.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tampa Bay has lost 12 of its last 13 playoff games decided in overtime going back to Game 5 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.—
Eduardo Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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India already mandates that one-third of seats be set aside for women in local governance bodies, but women currently hold only about 14% of seats in the lower house of Parliament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Horner tallied eight RBIs in the Cubs’ consecutive wins with his five Wednesday, setting a career high.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Teachers, principals and staff had been prepared to walk out for a strike if the deal was not reached.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Is your emergency kit prepared in case of a tornado?—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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The city said that the model allows coverage to continue even when stations are temporarily closed or equipment is being repaired.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The schism between Muhammad and Malcolm X was never repaired; Malcolm X was suspended from the Nation of Islam, spoke publicly against Muhammad, and endured death threats.—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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