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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
Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The Council, the letter said, is considering a ballot proposal that would codify DOI’s budget as a fixed percentage of the city’s expense budget and allow for personnel increases.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
However, Arizona State exposed that TCU’s rushing attack hasn’t fixed all of its issues.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
NMSurf’s fiber plans deliver fast, reliable speeds, while fixed wireless is available in more remote neighborhoods.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
The Council, the letter said, is considering a ballot proposal that would codify DOI’s budget as a fixed percentage of the city’s expense budget and allow for personnel increases.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The current structure has fixed Penske, Hendrick, and Gibbs as the tier one teams indefinitely.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
However, Arizona State exposed that TCU’s rushing attack hasn’t fixed all of its issues.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
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The fossil chemicals in question are a special types of steranes, which are the geologically stable form of sterols, like cholesterol, that are found in the cell membranes of complex organisms.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Married Matt and Amber Barnett overcame a little bit of jealousy and a lot of credit card debt to cultivate a stable relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated roughly 6 miles north-northeast of Cabazon and occurred at a depth of 8 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The consulate was situated inside a shopping mall.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, attached to the café is a gallery where art exhibits are held, as well as a series of events from fashion pop-ups to yoga classes.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Born weighing 2 pounds 5 ounces, the baby is attached to tubes that feed him and regulate his breathing.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen nations are already guaranteed a spot in the tournament next June and July, meaning there are 30 (yes, 30) still to be decided.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of thousands of the paper’s readers abandoned it last year when Bezos decided not to endorse in the presidential election and to overhaul the opinion section.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Why he was executed on day 328, point blank, at the hands of Hamas, hours before approaching Israel Defense Forces would have set him free.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ rotation appears set for this series.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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The initial phase of the deployment includes a Marine air-ground task force aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and two San Antonio-class transports, with more than 2,000 Marines prepared for rapid-response missions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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After the collapse, the city placed the building on the dangerous buildings list and issued an order that it being repaired or demolished.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Repairability is embedded in its design philosophy and services, ensuring jeans can be easily repaired and worn for longer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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