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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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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
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s ultimately a reflection of the coaches and must be fixed.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Bay Area is a punishing place to grow old on a fixed income.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 12 Oct. 2025
Under the agreement, the county secures a fixed electricity rate of 14 cents per kilowatt-hour, providing long-term cost stability and protecting taxpayers from future energy price fluctuations.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Wear is just patina and character, not a flaw to be fixed.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s ultimately a reflection of the coaches and must be fixed.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 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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On the other hand, cooperative and validating communication can help when problems are minor or unchangeable.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The State Department suspended processing applications from Americans seeking to update their passports with a new gender marker in January, shortly after President Trump signed an executive order proclaiming the U.S. recognizes only two unchangeable sexes, male and female.—
Brooke Migdon,
The Hill,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a legal matter, Jones is no differently situated from a business partner or personal barber to an NBA player who learns of the player’s availability for an upcoming game.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The epicenter was situated approximately 12 miles west of Isla Vista, at a depth of 4 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Reyes defends pay, confirms residency During the meeting, CBS News Miami asked about the nearly half-million-dollar salary attached to the position.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some flags will be attached to lamp posts, but there is money in the project budget for temporary flag poles as well.—
Beth Lipoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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So last Monday, after scrolling through news of the government shutdown and with nothing else planned for the day, the couple decided to fire up their Pit Boss pellet grill and feed anyone who was hungry, no questions asked.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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One such angel, however, decided to rebel against this way of life.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No more having to wait for the preheat temperature or worrying about forgetting to set it.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Artistic director Eddine Noël did much of the research into the time period and the environment of the Kansai region in which the film is set, and built a replica of the house featured in the novel, and the team designed the house with Western furniture to represent the cultural fusion.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Officially called the Wage and Tax Statement, IRS Form W-2 is prepared by employers, who are required to send copies to their employees and to the IRS.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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That is around the time in which the mission hopes to have their original location repaired and reopened.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The dishwasher was unable to properly sanitize wares, meaning employees needed to handwash until it was repaired.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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