1
as in puts
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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2
as in affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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3
as in decides
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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4
as in sets
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 prepares
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in roots
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 alters
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 heals
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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as in dilemmas
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
what a fix we're in!
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as in bribes
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss
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as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your fix on the military situation over there?
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Recent Examples of fixes
Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The water authority follows up with a phone call to make sure the homeowner fixes the issue.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Celebrities evangelize companies when something fixes a personal frustration.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Later, Julia fixes a watch while Henry sleeps in.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Just two weeks from losing county funding, Miami-Dade’s MetroConnect shuttle service was spared in the latest version of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s budget proposal and its set of temporary fixes to cover revenue shortfalls.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
From simple fixes to smart tech, these sleep products are worth grabbing.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These are easy fixes given his film study and work ethic.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
To correct this, the OpenAI researchers propose three fixes.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Microsoft has also released minor updates over the past year, along with many bug fixes.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
Yes, the Constitution fixes the timing of elections.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The water authority follows up with a phone call to make sure the homeowner fixes the issue.
—Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Celebrities evangelize companies when something fixes a personal frustration.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Later, Julia fixes a watch while Henry sleeps in.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Monthly updates will focus on the emergency fixes, allowing OEMs to concentrate their immediate efforts on what matters most.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Just two weeks from losing county funding, Miami-Dade’s MetroConnect shuttle service was spared in the latest version of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s budget proposal and its set of temporary fixes to cover revenue shortfalls.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
From simple fixes to smart tech, these sleep products are worth grabbing.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
These are easy fixes given his film study and work ethic.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025
To correct this, the OpenAI researchers propose three fixes.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Microsoft has also released minor updates over the past year, along with many bug fixes.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Legacy of frog gigging still puts food on the table.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One of the most remote parts of the world where the sun never sets can now be experienced in luxury.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Everyday Flex Medium Testers raved that this lightweight hairspray sets styles in place but isn’t crunchy to the touch.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stadler prepares apprentices for a career, not a job.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fort Lauderdale residents could see a temporary change in the color of their tap water beginning Monday as the city prepares its water treatment system for a major upgrade, officials said.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rudely treated like a worker drone by the men organizing the show, Angèle’s job is beautification but also repairs.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.—
Dwayne Myers,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More crucially, EchoStar secures access to Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, a step that could significantly boost its Boost Mobile operations and firmly connect its fortunes to one of the most transformative players in the satellite communications sector.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The play takes their boy’s name as its title — Hamnet and Hamlet being virtually synonymous — and secures Shakespeare‘s legacy.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In the aftermath of the wedding, Belly makes a choice that leads her on a wild adventure and forever alters her future.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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As the seas warm, researchers have found that sound carries farther, and that rising acidity alters the very chemistry of how vibrations move through saltwater, reshaping the pathways of song and echo.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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