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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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
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Swapping the wires usually fixes the problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
If your cap looks off-kilter, seat it properly and test to see if that fixes the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
There is not going to be an Idaho state election that fixes this problem.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget also leaves Social Security on track toward insolvency within the decade, according to CRFB, without proposing structural fixes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Spending continues to grow, yet instead of making structural adjustments, temporary fixes are being used to make the numbers align.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
If your refund is at risk because of unpaid tax debt, short-term fixes may not be enough.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the performativity of these non-fixes, the last ten seasons have featured a more balanced landscape for women.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Limitations of short-term fixes Some nations have found workarounds to move oil out of the Gulf.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But there are relatively small fixes that can make a big difference, Zhavoronkov said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
San Diego’s budget crisis is expanding already-long backlogs for streetlight repairs, sidewalk fixes, graffiti removal and requests for stop signs and speed bumps — and things are expected to get even worse.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
This bill fixes that at zero cost to manufacturers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Swapping the wires usually fixes the problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
If your cap looks off-kilter, seat it properly and test to see if that fixes the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
There is not going to be an Idaho state election that fixes this problem.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
Policy experts have floated several potential fixes.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The budget also leaves Social Security on track toward insolvency within the decade, according to CRFB, without proposing structural fixes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Spending continues to grow, yet instead of making structural adjustments, temporary fixes are being used to make the numbers align.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
If your refund is at risk because of unpaid tax debt, short-term fixes may not be enough.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite the performativity of these non-fixes, the last ten seasons have featured a more balanced landscape for women.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Limitations of short-term fixes Some nations have found workarounds to move oil out of the Gulf.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But there are relatively small fixes that can make a big difference, Zhavoronkov said.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
San Diego’s budget crisis is expanding already-long backlogs for streetlight repairs, sidewalk fixes, graffiti removal and requests for stop signs and speed bumps — and things are expected to get even worse.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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What Santa Clara County decides in the coming months will not stay within our borders.—
Maria Noel Fernandez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Set in New Jersey, the story follows an ethnically and religiously confusing family fronted by hardware store owner Linda (Laurie Metcalf), who decides after the death of her mother to run for mayor of their midsized town.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Finding Free People on sale is the kind of pre-trip win that sets the whole vacation off right, and this Hot Shot Onsie is absolutely worth snagging.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
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This burn was the last major firing of Orion’s main engine and sets the crew on a course to fly around the Moon on Monday, slingshot back toward Earth under lunar gravity, and splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2026
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As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Swain repairs a ford just west of the settlement that was washed away during a recent rainstorm.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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That’s the stage of sleep where the brain consolidates memory, repairs muscle and runs the nightly glymphatic cleaning cycle.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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The sale, which was conducted over a period of several days to reduce market disruption, secures valuable funding for the project without jeopardizing price stability.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Until Biondi secures excavation permission and produces results that survive peer review, the theory remains just that — a theory.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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