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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fixed
Adjective
For seniors living on a fixed income, those costs can quickly add up. — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 Most trailers in this weight class include a topper tent for accommodations or a fixed bed inside a teardrop shell. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
Watch Duty quickly fixed the error, and the evacuation order was officially lifted soon after. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The camera is fixed at a corner that connects two hallways in the labyrinthine San Mateo Hall of Justice. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
  • In a unanimous vote, the 44 senators present voted to remove Peña for misconduct in office, bringing a dramatic end to one of South America's most stable presidencies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This bike would make a lot more sense if my feet were solid and stable underneath me.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Written words become unchangeable sentences, all the turbulence of the soul of the moment would seem to freeze to eternity.
    — Phong Nguyen, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Think of it as giving a huge group of devices the same unchangeable password.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • It was situated on a lovely, small piece of land, with a pool and a garden for the summer and a wood stove for the winter.
    — Merritt Tierce, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Myers still lives in the town where Houndmouth was conceived — New Albany, Indiana, situated right across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Read something for pleasure, sit somewhere quiet, or take a walk without an errand attached.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The miniature toys can also be used as charms and attached to keys, bags and other accessories.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of sharing talking points or bland DNC messaging, the national party’s communications team decided to simply share clips and let the creators decide whether or how to use them.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort initially planned to open its runs on Friday, but decided to delay opening day to build a deeper base.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • An ace by Kalea Lee gave Mater Dei a 21-19 lead in the third set and another by Matavao had the Trinity League champions one set away from victory.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • San Francisco residents turned out Saturday for the city's first neighborhood sandbag giveaway, part of an effort to protect homes and businesses ahead of what could be a record-setting El Niño winter.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Without a mathematical component, education for citizenship leaves students only partially prepared for democratic participation.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • That’s even if Qatar’s damages are fully repaired from the ongoing Iran war.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The commissioners agreed not to release the bond until all county roadways are inspected and any damage repaired.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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