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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
Apart from new features, the software update also fixes several bugs in Health, Shortcuts, app tracking, and other areas. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 If a customer fixes an address but later messages or decisions still use the old one, the correction may not have reached every system. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The gas used in the Holocaust used the same industrial chemistry that fixes nitrogen for the fertilizer that feeds most of the world. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 In a scene that became the centerpiece of the film’s teaser trailer, Holmes fixes Fielder with an unwavering stare. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers. — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026 That may be as important as anything Marshall fixes on film this week. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 But the outside screen fixes three problems most of us have with phone photos. — Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The algorithm first fixes both cameras on a 3D point and determines the geometric relationship between the resulting images. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
Record-warm ocean water is pushing sea levels higher, while officials and experts say temporary fixes such as seawalls may not suffice as coastal flooding worsens. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The organization also urged LPP to follow the brand’s lead, saying that LPP, too, had outstanding safety fixes within its network of 100 supplier factories. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 After all, The Wicker Husband dances proudly with his wife in front of everyone, satisfies her enough to break their bed, and then fixes said bed without being asked. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2026 Aside from obvious fixes like leaking ceilings and sagging floors, the layout, which was chopped up into a warren of tight quarters, needed a full gut to allow the space to breathe and gain more light. — Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026 Many of these updates include critical security fixes, and installing them as quickly as possible shortens the amount of time hackers have to take advantage of bugs. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 This release includes additional features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026 Our experts break down possible causes, potential fixes, and how to prevent toilet rings from coming back again and again. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026 The discovery prompted urgent government warnings and a rush to install security fixes after details of the vulnerabilities leaked ahead of schedule. — Alexa Lomonaco,matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
Verb
  • In August, after Piker implied that Jews' support for Israel puts them at risk of personal violence, El-Sayed sought to distance himself from the controversy, saying Piker did not speak for the campaign.
    — Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Mushrooms are an underrated ingredient in Indian cooking, and this creamy masala puts the earthy veg front and center.
    — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 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
Verb
  • Lakshmana decides to interrupt the meeting, accepting his own destruction rather than endangering Ayodhya and Rama’s household.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • As day one of the sale winds down, Ingordo decides to switch things up.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That sets the 2020s apart, as every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.
    — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • What truly sets it apart, however, is its metal rollerball applicator.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • As Sundance prepares to write a new legacy in Boulder, Colorado in 2027 and beyond, the film festival is bringing some hits from its past to the new home.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the runway work, officials say roughly $1 billion in additional projects, including hangars and other facilities, are expected as Selfridge prepares for future missions.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The early results are miraculous, as his face repairs itself to its previous dreamboat state in a matter of months; unluckily for him, his cells are loath to leave things there.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Damage to a walkway or handrail, by comparison, might remain unchanged until someone repairs it.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • If all that happens, Miami secures its bid with two weeks left in the regular season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Developed at Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona Division, the Submunition Clip mechanically secures explosive components during explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • However, her performance soon takes on a more grounded, childlike cadence, which roots the supposedly amnesiac Margot a little too firmly within the literal, especially for a tale whose poetry lies in its uncanniness.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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

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