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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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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8
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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9
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
Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s no final scene where everything magically fixes itself.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Quite simply, unless the administration reverses course and fixes their policy and messaging struggles, Democrats will likely find their way out of the political wilderness and back to power, in the House at least.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Dodgers are not the kind of team to wait around and hope Scott fixes things.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Her mom fixes 2-year-old Bennie’s pigtails.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But a team of Australian researchers created an AI algorithm that fixes the problem — a major relief for the scientific community, which hopes to use the instrument to search for exoplanets around stars in our Milky Way galaxy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The 31-year-old Melbourne native recalls that the two were tinkering away endlessly to get everything just right, still making fixes to the lyrics two hours after the mixes were due.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Under Baer, Stitch Fix has been opening the aperture and is letting consumers get larger fixes on their own timetables as well as shipments based on a theme or built around a purchase through the platform’s freestyle service.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The government searches for policy fixes Japan's government has pointed out that the issues of gender equality and falling birthrate are inseparably linked.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The Beats Fit Pro fixes both problems at once.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Based on those findings, the team came up with two simple but powerful fixes that are both compatible with existing chip fabrication techniques.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
This concurrent design and verification approach allows the bulk of errors to be caught when fixes are faster and less disruptive.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
That meant fixes like roadblocks, and developers got frustrated.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Their defensive group might be the best in the tournament, and the emergence of Leo Carlsson as an elite first-line center over the last few months fixes the roster’s most significant long-term issue.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s no final scene where everything magically fixes itself.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Quite simply, unless the administration reverses course and fixes their policy and messaging struggles, Democrats will likely find their way out of the political wilderness and back to power, in the House at least.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Dodgers are not the kind of team to wait around and hope Scott fixes things.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Her mom fixes 2-year-old Bennie’s pigtails.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But a team of Australian researchers created an AI algorithm that fixes the problem — a major relief for the scientific community, which hopes to use the instrument to search for exoplanets around stars in our Milky Way galaxy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
That’s good news for customers, who are no longer satisfied with quick-and-dirty fixes that prioritize expediency over safety.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The 31-year-old Melbourne native recalls that the two were tinkering away endlessly to get everything just right, still making fixes to the lyrics two hours after the mixes were due.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2025
Under Baer, Stitch Fix has been opening the aperture and is letting consumers get larger fixes on their own timetables as well as shipments based on a theme or built around a purchase through the platform’s freestyle service.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The government searches for policy fixes Japan's government has pointed out that the issues of gender equality and falling birthrate are inseparably linked.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 3 Nov. 2025
The Beats Fit Pro fixes both problems at once.
—PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Based on those findings, the team came up with two simple but powerful fixes that are both compatible with existing chip fabrication techniques.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
This concurrent design and verification approach allows the bulk of errors to be caught when fixes are faster and less disruptive.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
That meant fixes like roadblocks, and developers got frustrated.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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The driver then puts vehicle in drive, dragging officer about 100 yards with his arm inside the car.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tonga has missed the past three games, which puts his availability for Sunday’s Wild Card showdown with the Chargers in significant doubt.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And while Elliott would like to see Nielsen as the next CEO, if the board decides on someone else who is equally qualified, Elliott will support that decision.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Georgia grows tired of her husband and their nightly trips to the fancy French restaurant and decides to have an affair with another man at another table (Alan Howard).—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wide receiver Keon Coleman, who apparently doesn’t know how to use the app that sets alarms, has been benched by McDermott for three games and for the first series of another game.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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One aspect that sets this group apart from others is its focus on civic engagement and educating members on local government.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There isn’t anything that prepares you for that reality, especially in filmmaking.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The position prepares special reports, determines budget needs, and interprets parole policy and procedure.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s formulated with rosemary that repairs fragile strands, while also being an anti-inflammatory that reduces dandruff and skin irritation on the scalp.—
Jailynn Taylor,
InStyle,
4 Jan. 2026
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This tone-correcting conditioner is infused with ArganID Technology, which repairs and seals the cuticles.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Underneath the soft fleece exterior is a plastic internal support that aligns and secures your neck and head to prevent bobbing.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Pisces moon teaming up with Mars secures the path.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Natural rock formations rise through the living room floor, a detail that roots the design in the hillside itself, and a full renovation of an existing home brought it in line with the style of the main house while still maintaining its own identity.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rising seas could swallow the land that roots our identity.—
Feleti Penitala Teo,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Under the influence for the first time, the drug trip alters her sense of morals to deadly, comedic proportions.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The order alters the timeline for decommissioning Schahfer, according to the statement, but NIPCSO’s long-term plan to transition to sustainable energy remains unchanged.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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