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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
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 The Cube architecture fixes this with an incremental scaling model. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 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 The model writes the code, runs the tests, reads the errors, fixes the code, runs the tests again, and reports back when something is shipped. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 12 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 Like beans and peas, clover naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health and fertility over time. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
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After two years of struggle, a new developer, Iceflake Studios, has taken the helm, implementing extensive bug fixes and performance enhancements. Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 As with any financial shortfall, the fixes either increase revenue or slash expenses. Max Zahn, ABC News, 2 July 2026 There’s a security in feeling that his pregame swing work will translate into the game, rather than trying to make fixes in the middle of it. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Easy fixes can help bring people together. Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Importantly, chemical and mechanical solutions are only temporary fixes. Eric Palkovacs, The Conversation, 25 June 2026 But these aren’t perfect fixes. Lorela U. Sandoval, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026 That pool has some structural and cosmetic problems that have grown only worse with time and have resisted easy fixes. Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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  • The fashion from ‘Elle’ puts a modern nostalgia angle on the original, according to costume designer Sara Byblow.
    Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Since 2013, each sequel has avoided feeling stale because it's helmed by an up-and-coming director who puts their stamp on the material with a fresh story and set of characters.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 July 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
  • 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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  • Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • If a corporation decides to pursue innovation outsourcing, a key consideration is to be transparent with your VC partner.
    Anis Uzzaman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Like all of agriculture, ranching is a risky but necessary industry subject to many variables outside of anyone’s control, stretching from weather to selling in a market that sets prices regardless of the costs incurred.
    DP Opinion, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
  • What sets these apart from similar sneakers is their wider platform for a little more cushioning coverage.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Guilherme Passos monitors and prepares Brazil’s national team for extreme heat as a sport scientist at the Brazilian Football Federation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
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  • Lucky for the seven-time Grammy award–winner's hair (and Kara's job), Christina uses Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Reconstructive Leave-In Treatment Serum, a product that repairs past damage while protecting against future damage.
    InStyle Editors, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
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  • Secret recipes With each hot dog, Brockert secures a restaurant’s original ingredients and proprietary recipes, often getting brats and mustard flown in from across the country.
    Danny Palumbo, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The Essential Housing firm’s role as a land bank, based on how the company operates regarding other subdivisions in the United States, would be to gradually sell units to Lennar after the homebuilder secures sales of the 52 single-family homes.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
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  • 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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