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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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Uber vehicle will travel along a fixed route, and other riders may join the trip.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What went wrong for Democrats, and how can it be fixed?
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
This is the result of having a very fixed mindset towards love and relationships.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The Uber vehicle will travel along a fixed route, and other riders may join the trip.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Verb
Those issues should be addressed and fixed in 2025.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What went wrong for Democrats, and how can it be fixed?
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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His condition improved overnight to critical but stable, police said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 June 2025
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Congo is rich in timber, coffee, and cacao as well as minerals, while Rwanda can provide a safe and stable—if authoritarian—base for companies to operate.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.—
Brooke Sopelsa,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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But these unchangeable circumstances don't stop military spouses from taking charge of their own lives.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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Each wing of the sofa is assembled separately, and then attached to each other at the corner.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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Murillo’s name has been attached to that song since his first few months in Nottingham and one game in particular when West Ham United were the opposition at the City Ground.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
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1 Mar. 2025
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Horton decided to talk on the record, in part because she's left the legal profession.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Mercury set a franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a game with 17.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Indiana’s guards set their pick-up points in a more typical area closer to the 3-point line, which made most of their pick-and-roll coverages more effective.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
Verb
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both teams had already secured playoff spots, so there was only the potential for seeding at stake.—
Mike Sando,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perfect day for Evans, Bucs The division title had been clinched, the playoff spot secured.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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