Definition of fixednext

fixed

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verb

past tense of fix
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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fixed
Adjective
For seniors with a fixed income, that extra cash is often spendable money that ends up back in the economy. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026 However, the Golden State might be a difficult place for retirees focused on affordability to stretch a fixed income. — Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
The real world is an oppressive patriarchy, while the Kens taking over in the Barbie world is an abject disaster that must be fixed by the Barbies returning to rule their fictional world. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 This is one family feud that will probably not be fixed anytime soon. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
  • The researchers designed the new electrolyte to tackle these problems by combining efficient ion transport with a more stable, solid-like structure.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Most SaaS pricing models were created around predictable usage patterns; subscriptions assume relatively stable cost structures, but AI breaks that assumption because usage becomes more dynamic.
    — Channing Ferrer, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 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
  • Saturn Saturn is situated in the northeast corner of the non-zodiacal constellation of Cetus the Whale (or Sea Monster).
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Ross’ hair was slicked back and situated in a tight bun at the back of her head.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • For Charles, who is deeply attached to the Crown’s international role and to continuity with his mother’s reign, the prospect of being the last Windsor to lead the Commonwealth would hold historical significance.
    — Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But the most important thing about Taylor is not the size of the facility or the dollar figure attached to it.
    — Paul Cho, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Likely voters who decided which candidate to support only recently in seven key Senate races favor Republicans despite an overall Democratic advantage, according to a new poll released Sunday night.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • During a trip to visit one of their company’s labs, the couple decided that the region would be the perfect home to a winery resort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Just three plays later, Madsen connected with junior wideout Cam Bates for a 6-yard touchdown and a 17-10 lead that set the groundwork for Boise State to run away with the game.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
  • This comes after Toney also already set the school record for single-game receiving yards in the season opener against Stanford.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Picasso Museum and Grand Palais were all shuttered Saturday as French officials prepared for another weekend of potentially violent demonstrations, according to The Associated Press (AP).
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The university has not responded to CNN’s questions about why the full transcript of Jane Doe’s police interview, which included Doe’s explicit rape accusation, was not included in the statement prepared by police for the DA.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Believed to be constructed during the Hasmonean period, it was repaired and reused through successive eras, including the Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, Crusader, Mamluk and Ottoman periods.
    — Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Broken and forlorn, she’s once again isolated…till Wicker Husband reappears—repaired and forgiving.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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