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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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
Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025
Celebrities evangelize companies when something fixes a personal frustration.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Later, Julia fixes a watch while Henry sleeps in.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
What’s Being Done Federal and private efforts are ramping up, though often as short-term fixes.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Microsoft has also released minor updates over the past year, along with many bug fixes.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
That's when staff started looking more seriously for a solution, Gufarotti said, testing a number of potential fixes, including Moleaer's nanobubbles.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
There are any number of predictable ways this scenario might have developed but the film is rigorous in its rejection of clichés or simple fixes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Making adjustments SpaceX studied the above issues in detail, then diagnosed them and cameup with fixes.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Later, Julia fixes a watch while Henry sleeps in.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
No easy fixes and no tidy endings here.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
What’s Being Done Federal and private efforts are ramping up, though often as short-term fixes.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Microsoft has also released minor updates over the past year, along with many bug fixes.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
That's when staff started looking more seriously for a solution, Gufarotti said, testing a number of potential fixes, including Moleaer's nanobubbles.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
There are any number of predictable ways this scenario might have developed but the film is rigorous in its rejection of clichés or simple fixes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Making adjustments SpaceX studied the above issues in detail, then diagnosed them and cameup with fixes.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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This spending puts them in the same ballpark as Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City, but is still shy of Chelsea, who have spent more than £2bn in the same period, although their net spend will be much lower than that figure given their success at selling players.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Jaime Zehner, founder and principal designer of JZ Interiors, puts a Cali cool twist on traditional style.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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What makes Long Story Short so refreshing is its circular and nonlinear storytelling that sets it apart.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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This system sets a new standard for noninvasive BCI performance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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That expansion would come as the Broward school district prepares to contract because of shrinking enrollment.—
Jimena Tavel,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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As the band prepares for an exciting anniversary release that’s coming up soon, Led Zeppelin scores a quick top 10 bestseller in America.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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On today’s models, repairs as simple as replacing a windshield wiper can require access to a vehicle’s computer systems to appropriately diagnose and fix the problem.—
Dwayne Myers,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Aug. 2025
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Norton’s standard plan secures just five devices, which is an easy limit to hit.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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Booking flights a month or two ahead often secures the best rates, but staying flexible — shifting your trip by even a week — can make the difference between battling crowds and having the place to yourself.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 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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However, there are a few areas where design draws the line, Broekman said – for example, any design change that compromises the safety of the vehicle or alters its overall design or silhouette.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most interesting feature of the lot is adaptive ride dynamics, which alters how the moto-scooter would feel depending on riding conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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