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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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2
as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
interest accrues at a fixed rate
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as in stability
the state of continuing without change
wasn't comfortable with the fixedness of her stare
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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
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
One is a very fixed doctrine, a set of descriptions about the world that’s very absolutist, that’s very black and white, and that is very resistant to evidence.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What went wrong for Democrats, and how can it be fixed?
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Tiller shared an update of the fixed look, and the internet was impressed.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
One is a very fixed doctrine, a set of descriptions about the world that’s very absolutist, that’s very black and white, and that is very resistant to evidence.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
Verb
Those issues should be addressed and fixed in 2025.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
What went wrong for Democrats, and how can it be fixed?
—Charlotte Alter, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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The threat of severe weather is conditional on the position of a warm front in the area and whether temperatures are too cool and stable for storms to develop.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The component loadout is good for the price, with 16GB of RAM making multi-tasking smooth and stable.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In his first weeks in office, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders targeting trans rights, including one stating the U.S. government would recognize only two unchangeable sexes and another barring trans people from military service.—
Brooke Sopelsa,
NBC news,
13 May 2025
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But these unchangeable circumstances don't stop military spouses from taking charge of their own lives.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Businesses are also increasingly seeking long-term price stability, which renewables can provide more reliably than volatile fossil fuel markets.—
Martin Hermann,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hegseth said his visit will include several meetings aimed at reinforcing America's commitment to stability in the region.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Chengdu, situated in China’s southwest Sichuan province, introduced seven humanoid robots, highlighting the city’s advancements in robotics ahead of the World Games 2025.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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The child's bedroom is situated underneath the living room, and its entrance does look to be a bit of a squeeze.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each wing of the sofa is assembled separately, and then attached to each other at the corner.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
21 Mar. 2025
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The researcher prompted the AI LLM (large language model) to find a user’s contact details, develop a malicious PowerShell script, and then create an email lure to which the script was attached.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
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1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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California has set a good example with massive fines for water theft, but our global problem will require broad action.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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There’s no such thing as being over-prepared when traveling with kids.—
Ramona Saviss,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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All four teams are stronger and better prepared with players who weren’t available for the first meeting.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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