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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
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In the absence of a fixed soundtrack, hundreds of alternatives have been devised, variously, by classical composers, film composers, rock bands, doom-metal groups, jazz ensembles, and noise collectives.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Jack Fink, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The establishment must remain closed until the hot water is fixed.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
While the Botswana government does not publish a fixed minimum investment amount, those interested must prove a real business investment.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
In the absence of a fixed soundtrack, hundreds of alternatives have been devised, variously, by classical composers, film composers, rock bands, doom-metal groups, jazz ensembles, and noise collectives.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
Some council members have questioned whether the city is rushing the process instead of implementing a more deliberative process to determine if the building can be fixed.
—Jack Fink, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The establishment must remain closed until the hot water is fixed.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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Polk said the astronaut is stable but that diagnostic uncertainty in microgravity prompted NASA to err on the side of bringing the crew member back to Earth.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Treaties assume shared values, stable circumstances, and mutual benefit.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Privacy advocates have warned about the risks of identity verification like World’s, as iris scans are unchangeable and could cause all manner of havoc in the wrong hands.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On his first day back in office, Trump signed an executive order proclaiming that the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Cookhouse is situated in a cozy yurt in San Isabel Forest, overlooking the majestic Sawatch Mountain Range.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
29 Jan. 2026
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The epicenter was situated roughly 9 miles north of Susanville, at a depth of just 3 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kellogg’s high-growth snack business was much more viable as an acquisition target without the sluggish cereal division attached.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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The year was 2016, and the now-lead vocalist María Zardoya was performing at The Kibitz Room, a low-key cocktail lounge attached to the iconic Canter's Deli, while drummer/producer Josh Conway filled in as sound engineer for her set, the duo said in a 2017 interview with Remezcla.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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After a few minutes, Ricky decided to go back to their grandparents’ home, about two blocks away.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Whichever producer decided to make this the first award of the night, good job.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The federal government included Niscemi in a state of emergency declaration on Monday for three southern regions hard hit by Cyclone Harry and set aside an initial $120 million to be divided among them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Recent shifts in Garmin’s feature set also suggest this Cirque Smart Band may be more of a holistic health wearable than one for the brand’s traditional hardcore athletic crowd.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bloom also appointed a coach prepared to operate within the framework of the recruitment structure.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Area shelters received food that had already been prepared before the postponement in Milwaukee.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The water main break near Denby High School was repaired by early Tuesday afternoon.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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All but one had been repaired as of Monday afternoon, said Jasmine Morris, an OKC Utilities spokeswoman.—
Jessie Christopher Smith,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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