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adjective

ˈfikst How to pronounce fixed (audio)
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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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2
as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed interest accrues at a fixed rate

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fixed

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verb

past tense of fix
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Home loans Because fixed 15- and 30-year mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note and broader bond-market conditions rather than the federal funds rate directly, homeowners won't be affected immediately by a Fed rate hike. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 The company describes its process as a chain that starts with creating IP and moves through development, packaging, financing and production before reaching distribution and exploitation across multiple formats, with no fixed medium preferred. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
Look for pieces made of thick, high-quality backing materials with the images firmly fixed to the cardboard base. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 But while DeSantis’ conservative policies cement a legacy that will be difficult to overturn, the political fate of Florida remains less fixed. — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
  1. stable
  2. unchangeable
  3. situated
  4. attached
  5. decided
  6. set
  7. prepared
  8. repaired
Adjective
  • The material allows water to enter the electrolyte layer, helping the electrode reach a stable measurement potential without lengthy pre-adjustment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That song is about the one thing in my life that feels stable.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stable
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
Definition of unchangeable
Verb
  • One of the three walk-in closets is situated in the very large bedroom, and the bathroom has been given a spa makeover with a marble shower.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The site is situated on the island of Lismore and is believed to have been founded by Saint Mo Luóc, an early Christian saint also known as Moluag.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of situated
Verb
  • We are told Hat Trick Mercurio (HTM), the production company Mercurio runs with Hat Trick founder Jimmy Mulville, has submitted a proposal with Mercurio attached as an executive producer.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Although the Mitchell film Seyfried was attached to was nixed, director Cameron Crowe is behind another project, in which Meryl Streep is set to star as Mitchell in the later years of her life.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of attached
Verb
  • On second thought, that seems like an expensive experiment to undertake with uncertain results, but the folks at Brown-Forman decided to try something similar.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • At Trâmette, Quang decided to test out the gratuity payment option — but only for guests with whom the staff may have struck a particularly good rapport.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • The signature restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent, is a stunner with a rocaille decor (seashells set into elaborate plaster moldings) and a sublime seafood menu.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Its slate pairs four features, all set for release in 2027, with three long-form TV dramas at various stages of production.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of set
Verb
  • Customers can also request custom cuts prepared to their specifications.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The team prepared for every windy day announced by Lee’s favorite weather YouTube channel.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of prepared
Verb
  • The State Russian Museum revealed that the museum’s specialists repaired areas of peeling, applying primer and paint across the entire surface of the canvas and completed the restoration with a varnish coating.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For one, the report did not disclose the kinds of items its survey respondents repaired.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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