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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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Recent Examples of fixes
Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
But even with all of the good, how Mizzou fixes the bad will define the rest of its season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Britton’s also fixes brakes, radiators, suspension and axles.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Save for a quick glance at his adversary, Redford fixes his eyes on the out-of-focus holster in the foreground, a cobra waiting to strike.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Now companies ship small updates all the time — bug fixes in April, new features in June, experiments in August.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These flaws are not just bugs, but opportunities for hackers to exploit millions of users before fixes roll out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
After October, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10, leaving older devices without updates, bug fixes, or security patches.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
So, there’s time to find fixes.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
These tools, often referred to as AI agents, analyze vast amounts of operational data in real time, simulating future conditions, identifying early warning signs, and recommending immediate fixes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
This treatment fixes core biological deficits and therefore could be disease-modifying.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
But even with all of the good, how Mizzou fixes the bad will define the rest of its season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Britton’s also fixes brakes, radiators, suspension and axles.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Save for a quick glance at his adversary, Redford fixes his eyes on the out-of-focus holster in the foreground, a cobra waiting to strike.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
There are no easy fixes, so figuring out how to cushion the harsh impact will be the basis of negotiations with other parties in the Japanese legislature, the Diet.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
Smart nutrition management all through the season always works better than trying to achieve stunning results with last minute fertilizer fixes.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Now companies ship small updates all the time — bug fixes in April, new features in June, experiments in August.
—Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
These flaws are not just bugs, but opportunities for hackers to exploit millions of users before fixes roll out.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
After October, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10, leaving older devices without updates, bug fixes, or security patches.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
So, there’s time to find fixes.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
These tools, often referred to as AI agents, analyze vast amounts of operational data in real time, simulating future conditions, identifying early warning signs, and recommending immediate fixes.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
Verb
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As advertisers trim spend and Trump puts late night in his crosshairs, the costs of these TV programs are coming under the microscope.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Whether that puts your eyes onto your career and public image, your personal connections, or even a new hobby or interest, let this encourage you to lead full force in that direction with vulnerability and inspiration.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Variety in April 2023, Coelen shared that the crew often decides who will reveal their decision first at the altar.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After two late-’80s albums peaked in the teens, all of its half-dozen studios sets from 1991’s Roll the Bones through 2012 swan song Clockwork Angels hit the top 10.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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What sets Arturo apart is the balance of technical skill and human understanding.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Judge prepares to sentence Combs After a brief break following Combs' statement, the court is back in session.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
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The nongreasy, fast-absorbing serum supports the scalp with five different types of peptides and repairs hair follicles with protein-rich bioactive keratin ferment and fermented rice powder.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teammates said the long-term deal not only secures one of the league’s budding stars in Minnesota, but also that Kaprizov’s faith in this organization sends a message that this is a team that can contend for the Stanley Cup in the near term.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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This project secures funding through the Critical Design Review phase, procurement of long lead material for qualification, and will enable increased and accelerated capacity for solid rocket motor production, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 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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While it’s well established that pregnancy alters several hormones, there’s currently not enough evidence to connect changes within the body to the colored toilet seat phenomenon.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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That knowledge will become increasingly important as climate change alters the ecosystems on which all of those creatures, including us, depend.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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