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
The precise spectacle changes daily because balloons travel with the wind rather than following a fixed route. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 For clients like Edward White, who is on a fixed income, the service is a critical lifeline. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
Apple finally fixed that in iOS 27 by adding support for multiple pages. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026 The restoration is designed around that constraint, with the flood function of the bypass held fixed. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
  • The Nebraska researchers also found that hafnia becomes more stable as its thickness decreases.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The parties see upside in a merger, according to the report, because both companies’ shares have been undervalued and People’s stable of lifestyle magazines like Food & Wine could complement the hospitality offerings of MGM.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Sep. 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
  • Banner Elk is situated in a valley surrounded by Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain, which have mile-high peaks.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • These moments reveal the genius of Jay-Z, whose life story is coded directly into the songs booming through the two speakers situated across from them.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Heifetz said that the sensors would be attached to mechanical support structures rather than placed directly inside the channels.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The strategy moves Peloton further away from simply being a screen attached to a piece of exercise equipment.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For Cazares, and many who decided to fight their cases, detainment represented the beginning of the effort to gain legal status.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Just in time for fall, though, the Rhode beauty mogul seems to have decided her hair can handle a seasonal transformation.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Defensive end Tony Carter stuffed a rushing attempt by backup quarterback Skyler Williams for a 1-yard loss, setting the Red Wolves up with their best starting field position to that point.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The active Pacific hurricane season is likely due to a record-setting El Niño — a natural climate pattern characterized by a rise in sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific, which can spawn more intense and frequent cyclones there.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the days leading up to Matthew’s arrival, Kathryn said the family prepared the house for the shooting.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But at Community Servings in Boston, the food is prepared with specific attention to sugar, salt, fat, vitamins, and minerals and is based on a person's health needs, said David Waters, chief executive of the nonprofit.
    — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After being hurt, Mahomes didn’t wait for the swelling in his knee to go down before having the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in his left knee repaired.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Technology can increase efficiency, but trust must still be earned, safety felt and conflict repaired.
    — Kristina Aran, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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