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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Even if those issues could be addressed, the tax base would not remain fixed.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Heads were also turned towards Brazil’s role as Country of Honor at the 2025 Marché du and the now industry is determined to keep the world’s focus fixed in 2026.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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Adjective
There’s no fixed recipe, which is part of why the trend keeps generating fresh content.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Even if those issues could be addressed, the tax base would not remain fixed.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps your gaze firmly fixed on the city and ocean views beyond.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Heads were also turned towards Brazil’s role as Country of Honor at the 2025 Marché du and the now industry is determined to keep the world’s focus fixed in 2026.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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Composers from more stable lands nursed their own fears.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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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.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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Westport Point, situated at the confluence of the east and west branches of the Westport River, was once a center of the fishing and whaling industry.—
Anna Laird Barto,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Despite its northern location, Ketchikan is situated in a temperate rainforest, nestled in the Tongass National Forest.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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In this way, trust appears increasingly attached to individuals, not institutions.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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All three are executive producers and co-showrunners, with Judge also attached to direct.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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For the cover of the May 25, 2026, issue, the artist Kadir Nelson decided to paint a tribute to the city’s budding artists.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Lasser decided to leave the show in 1977, signaling its end.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Verb
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But my goodness, set aside time for that sandwich.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Copies of the Quran were carefully set aside, placed beside a Bible and a picture of the Virgin Mary.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Verb
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An executive might walk into a meeting with an author, producer, potential directors, stars, prepared to discuss potential multi-million dollar deals armed only with Clarke’s synopsis.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The cost of transparency CalPERS staff prepared a lengthy presentation to convince the board to take a public stance against the bill.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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The company said two MD-11s have returned to revenue service so far, and that more jets will resume flying after they have been repaired and inspected.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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Oil facilities can be repaired.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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