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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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plural of fix

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Recent Examples of fixes
Verb
Stop thinking of customer service as the department that fixes problems. Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 By testing pellet presses, pin welders, and automated inspection tools without live radiation, the team fixes mechanical issues before the equipment enters commercial service. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 The patch fixes security vulnerabilities in Win32K, NTFS, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Secure Boot, Print Spooler, Media Foundation, the Windows installer, and the Windows kernel itself, among others. Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 When a thief opens an account with your SSN, birthdate and address, canceling the account only fixes part of the problem. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities. Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 When a chatbot returns a wrong answer, someone usually catches it and fixes it. Najwa Aaraj, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Leymon, the criminal justice professor, said Oregon’s law fixes a key weakness in the fight against domestic violence and stalking. Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze. Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
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Microsoft is changing Windows PC updates next month, forcing restarts to enable specific security component fixes to install, before normal hotpatching resumes in October. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 From overnight experiments to six-second fixes The resulting controller was tested against seven types of faults. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 In July, the school board approved a plan identifying more than $158 million in savings and other financial fixes. Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 If a smart device has reached the end of its support life and no longer receives security fixes, consider replacing it. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 And Gates said virtually all of the fixes will require governments to play a role. Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a spate of short-term fixes Tuesday, including debt restructuring, to close this year’s budget gap. A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Its preferred fixes include rapid deployment of natural-gas turbines and fuel cells, colocating data centers with operating nuclear plants, and converting former Bitcoin-mining sites that already have access to power infrastructure. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026 Beyond noise and blanket fixes, couples with mismatched schedules can try staggered bedtimes and silent alarms. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
Verb
  • My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level.
    Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is a callous continuation of the ongoing campaign by the same individuals and groups targeting Jewish people and the state of Israel, a pattern of antisemitism and misinformation that puts our community in grave danger.
    K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
  • August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • So Issa decides to bring out the real Paul Baker by inviting over all his bros.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Petitioners can move to gather signatures only if a judge decides that the recall charges meet the legal requirements for the process.
    Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Brink appreciates the example the former league MVP sets for her peers.
    John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For Greska, however, the slower pace is what sets the journey apart.
    Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • The curriculum prepares students for future education and careers in creative industries, requiring them to analyze, design and render complex graphics, package design, typography, layouts, corporate brand identities and web interfaces.
    Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her arrival comes as Dion prepares for her most substantial return to live performance since health issues forced her to stop touring.
    Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • Courtesy of Fleet Feet Like any muscle, a healthy heart suffers damage and repairs itself each time it is stressed.
    Matt Moret, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Simpson was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a rare congenital heart condition where the heart repairs damage with tissue that doesn't properly conduct electricity in the right ventricle.
    Errol Barnett, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • However, just as absurd are the directions the story takes from that point on, and the mechanics by which its central family secures their eventual happy ending.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If no candidate secures a majority of the vote in Tuesday's primary, the contest could head to a runoff later this month to determine who takes on Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
    Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
    Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
  • Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
    Justin Worland, Time, 28 May 2026

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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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