fixed up

Definition of fixed upnext
past tense of fix up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed up
Verb
  • An oil shock above $100 is a test of whether the American economy has rebuilt enough middle-class margin to withstand volatility.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • It was later rebuilt near what is today the on-ramp for Interstate 110, but closed in 1931 when its members inaugurated the current synagogue on nearby Palafox Street, and the previous structure became a roller-skating rink.
    Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • After journalists and security researchers discovered and detailed these flaws, Microsoft delayed the Recall rollout by almost a year and substantially overhauled its security.
    Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
  • In January, the company overhauled its performance review system to incentivize the highest performers with upwards of a 200% bonus.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Items sourced for free from curbsides or bulk trash can often be cleaned, refurbished, and resold, sometimes within hours.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
  • That area had been refurbished leading up to the debut of Expedition Odyssey.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Roads still need to be repaired.
    Denise Horland, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In 2012, the first medication was approved, which repaired the protein mutation for about 5% of CF patients.
    Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Every item at Archived has a story, from the Giseok Kim aluminum shelf where an unworn pair of 2005 reconstructed Nike Dunks are displayed, to the Marc Newson racks which archival Rick Owens hangs off.
    Samantha Lee Connect April 17, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Minnesota’s roster had to be reconstructed with the free agency departures of Smith and Natisha Hiedeman, who agreed to a deal with Seattle.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Tourists were flocking in as a new class of Cuban entrepreneurs renovated crumbling buildings into restaurants, art galleries and hotels.
    Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The full bath in the bedroom is renovated and has a tub; the half-bath in the living room is a nice bonus.
    Katie McDonough, Curbed, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The ship was raised in 1869 and reconditioned.
    Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
  • While fans wait for the ice to be reconditioned before the start of the women's speedskating 500-meter final, Bach, the IOC president from 2013-25, was interviewed by an in-arena public-address announcer.
    Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Murrieta Fire & Rescue crews were aided by Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department during the firefight, and Murrieta Police Department officers helped limit traffic in the area so firefighting apparatus could be easily utilized, the release said.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The 28-year-old left-hander was aided by some terrific defensive plays.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Fixed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed%20up. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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