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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4
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
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
Its 3000 lumens brightness keeps content crystal clear even in daylight, and auto keystone alignment fixes the picture for you.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
How quickly the club fixes the issues and regains its optimal performance is a big part of a successful campaign.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Heather fixes Emily with a stare.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 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
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
Its 3000 lumens brightness keeps content crystal clear even in daylight, and auto keystone alignment fixes the picture for you.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
How quickly the club fixes the issues and regains its optimal performance is a big part of a successful campaign.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2025
Heather fixes Emily with a stare.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 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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This kind of price tag puts Tucker in reach of teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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One alternate ending in particular puts the phenomenon in a different light.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Nov. 2025
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Major carriers are required to automatically rebook passengers whose flights are canceled at no charge — or refund the airfare if the passenger decides not to accept the new flight.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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The story follows the complications that arise in female friendships when one of the characters decides to pose for a high school photography project.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The crew sets sail to the North Pole and Anderson scolds his crew to be more focused.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Nov. 2025
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Disney The Destiny sets sail at a time of rapid growth at the Walt Disney Company’s experiences division, which includes its theme parks, resorts and cruise line.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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The government shutdown saga is nearing an end as Congress prepares for votes this week on a deal.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The letter’s release comes as President Sharaa—a former militant leader who has publicly renounced extremism - prepares for a historic White House summit.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In June, the Swain contingent provided Ronin the funding to buy a company that repairs and overhauls systems for commercial aircraft.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Eating protein helps stimulate muscle protein synthesis, which is a process that builds and repairs muscle tissue.—
Beth Krietsch,
Outside,
25 Oct. 2025
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Whoever controls the electromagnetic spectrum, secures the provenance of data, and fields resilient sensing systems will shape not only military outcomes but the political economy of the coming decades.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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Howard, also a mom of three, agrees that exhaustion alters decision-making.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kidney disease alters your nutritional needs and may cause nutrient depletion.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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