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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
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Retirees generally live on a fixed income.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Eddie Belen pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years fixed, while Brittany Marcum was found guilty of robbery by a jury and sentenced to 20 years indeterminate.
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Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
That makes any potential threat to those payments particularly concerning, and that's especially true for retirees who are struggling to keep up with rising costs and debt obligations on a fixed income.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Retirees generally live on a fixed income.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Verb
Is hockey fixed because of ‘Heated Rivalry’?
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Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Eddie Belen pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years fixed, while Brittany Marcum was found guilty of robbery by a jury and sentenced to 20 years indeterminate.
—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
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Both Dayana Patino and her baby son Juan David Trujillo were in a stable condition on Sunday in hospital in the Venezuelan capital Caracas, AP reported.
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.
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Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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This ancient Greco-Roman library was situated near Pompeii, just 11 miles from the base of Mount Vesuvius.
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Lying in a hospital bed, the breathing tube attached to her neck sometimes came loose, triggering an alarm.
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Production designer James Price (Poor Things) and costume designer Kate Hawley (Frankenstein) are also attached.
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With his children now grown, Love and his wife decided to sell the home, according to the real estate agency.
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The middle school team was seeking a coach, and Cassie decided to ask their mom to fill the role.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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Yet none of that prepared the younger Berhalter for his own World Cup debut earlier this month.
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Doritos, ramen, marshmallows, and frosted cereals; French fries cooked in beef tallow; tofu prepared on a grill that just had meat on it—even the most innocuous products can contain beef, pork, or dairy.
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It was repaired and flew Trump during his 2024 campaign to retake the White House.
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But the front of the building remains hidden by curtains while the marble wall is repaired.
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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