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 living on a fixed income, those costs can quickly add up. — Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 Most trailers in this weight class include a topper tent for accommodations or a fixed bed inside a teardrop shell. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
Watch Duty quickly fixed the error, and the evacuation order was officially lifted soon after. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The camera is fixed at a corner that connects two hallways in the labyrinthine San Mateo Hall of Justice. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
  • In a unanimous vote, the 44 senators present voted to remove Peña for misconduct in office, bringing a dramatic end to one of South America's most stable presidencies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This bike would make a lot more sense if my feet were solid and stable underneath me.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 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
  • In a move designed to attract more voters, lawmakers attached language that would place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors in the Missouri Constitution.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The other two shows in the season have been decided and scheduled, with directors already attached to them, but can’t be officially announced yet due to contractual arrangements regarding the performance rights.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 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
  • An ace by Kalea Lee gave Mater Dei a 21-19 lead in the third set and another by Matavao had the Trinity League champions one set away from victory.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • San Francisco residents turned out Saturday for the city's first neighborhood sandbag giveaway, part of an effort to protect homes and businesses ahead of what could be a record-setting El Niño winter.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Without a mathematical component, education for citizenship leaves students only partially prepared for democratic participation.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But there are times when religious artwork and artifacts cannot be recovered, salvaged or repaired.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If your garden art is special, the winter is a good time to get things repaired, repainted, and ready for spring.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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