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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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as in affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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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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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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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.
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