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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
Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
In a world with no fixed point, the masses could be anything.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The only real gripe against it that held water was a lack of power, and that was fixed by the Boxster S that arrived four years after launch.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Veterinarians will not be required or asked to report any un-fixed patients, according to the city.
—Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
In a world with no fixed point, the masses could be anything.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Until the dishwasher is fixed, the QuikTrip store must operate with a three-compartment sink.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The only real gripe against it that held water was a lack of power, and that was fixed by the Boxster S that arrived four years after launch.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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Crude prices were largely stable in early trading hours on Monday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her treatment went better than her doctors expected, and Catlin's cancer has been stable for almost seven years.—
MAGGIE PENMAN THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Coachability used to be considered a mostly unchangeable personality trait; these days, it’s seen as a set of skills that can be developed.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
22 Mar. 2026
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Fifteen other states have made a similar change in the past few years — and President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring that there are only two unchangeable sexes.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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For now, Wharton and Bobby Brown will be situated next to Derrick Brown in the starting lineup.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Screenshots of DraftKings wagering platforms were included in exhibits attached to the complaint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two short videos show Fry at his Bartonville residence holding a human skull with dirt, hair, and leaves attached.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota Department of Corrections But the judge decided Connie would get two years and three months.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Boozer picked up most of his points with the game already decided.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Schedule a brief meeting to set fair deadlines so people understand how to support your goals without draining your reserves.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The approach sets Fetterman apart from Manchin and Sinema, who routinely used their swing vote status to extract concessions or shape legislation.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the kitchen of Oakland restaurant Town Fare, on a quiet afternoon, chef and owner Michele McQueen prepared for an upcoming reservation for one.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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There’s a private spa suite with steam room and Mediterranean fare prepared by one of the esteemed chefs employed by founders Claus and Jeanette Thottrup.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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When a fiber breaks, and most will at some point, it’s repaired, often at a cost of millions or even tens of millions of dollars.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone can be Justin Verlander, an ex-teammate of Cole’s who won his third Cy Young at age 39 in 2022, the season after having his own ulnar collateral ligament repaired.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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