Definition of fixednext

fixed

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verb

past tense of fix
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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
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 After nearly a decade of a life spent entirely on the road with no fixed home address, travel writer Katie Lockhart has finally put down roots—in the remote Faroe Islands. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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
  • Authorities said one of 10 survivors was discharged from the hospital while the other nine were in stable condition.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • There’s also a beach, a floating water park, a horse stable, and a 27-hole, 81-par disc golf course that hosts the annual New Mexico Disc Golf Championships.
    Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 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 Pool is situated on a coastal stretch known as the Golden Mile, a strip that runs from the center of Marbella to Puerto Banús, lined with palm trees, restaurants and luxury resorts.
    Sabrina Nelson Garcinuño, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • The deaths of three people in a boat crash on Lake Pepin over the weekend have rocked the small town situated in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi River.
    Ashley Grams, CBS News, 13 July 2026
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  • A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • As previously reported, epidermal electronics attached to the skin via temporary tattoos (e-tattoos) have been around for more than a decade.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
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  • Expecting large crowds thanks to the World Cup, owners decided to open on Sundays.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Sebastian Reader, a 28-year-old from London, has long been fascinated by American culture and decided to make a three-month trip out of the World Cup.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • And injuries that once ended careers can now be repaired through outpatient procedures.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • But anyone that’s had it in their possession knows the value, it can actually be repaired for about $100.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 15 July 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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