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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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noun

plural of fix

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Recent Examples of fixes
Verb
Neither fixes a demand-capture channel when demand capture itself is what’s compressing. — Gaetano Romeo, Forbes.com, 6 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 The patch fixes security vulnerabilities in Win32K, NTFS, Remote Desktop, Hyper-V, Secure Boot, Print Spooler, Media Foundation, the Windows installer, and the Windows kernel itself, among others. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 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
Noun
Containing pollution, especially gas and chemical contamination, can prove to be wily, requiring ongoing monitoring and fixes. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026 City living wrecks sleep, and noise masking is one of the cheapest fixes going. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Instead, the city must decide whether to front the costs, which are outside the annual operating budget, often resulting in temporary fixes rather than lasting ones that would save money over time. — Jeffrey Ginsburg, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 One-time fixes typically are frowned upon by fiscal watchdogs and credit rating agencies. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Most universities will keep chasing the quick fixes in hiring and firing that Colorado coach Deion Sanders likened to Brazilian butt lifts. — Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 But at least one unit, as well as the common areas, are waiting on some internal fixes and a city permit approval before the lights can be switched back on. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 As homes age, expensive fixes can put longtime residents in a tough spot. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 However, Jim is sticking with CEO Ernie Herrman, who promised on TJX's post-earnings call that fixes were swiftly put in place and already starting to bear fruit in the current quarter. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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  • But even that sentiment puts him at odds with Scott, one of his most loyal supporters who, for eight years, held the job that Donalds seeks.
    — Liv Caputo, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • That puts the onus on buyers and sellers to perform their own due diligence.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Cybersecurity specialist Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) decides to turn whistleblower upon discovering that the US government has been suppressing evidence of extra-terrrestrial life, as part of a cover-up that goes back decades.
    — Tom Bailey, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Then Sean moves away and grows up to become a spy who, after wrapping up a mission involving smuggling a nuclear warhead for reasons unknown, decides to pay an impromptu visit to his tweenage buddies.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Often, the company sets its standards based on Japan’s service protocol, counter design and product innovation.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • While OpenAI and Meta build AI products for a range of customers, Shinn believes Instinct’s focus sets it apart.
    — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • Ukraine has warned that such a satellite system would prove deadly in the coming winter as Russia prepares its attacks.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The calls heap pressure on the coalition government to loosen its purse strings, threatening to undermine its reputation for fiscal discipline just as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present his three-year fiscal plan later this month.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • In that dialogue, Endymion, the mythical shepherd, is imprisoned in an eternal sleep by Artemis and accosts a stranger who is on his way to Mount Latmus, where Endymion repairs each night to wait for Artemis.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Israel bars entry of almost all construction materials, making even repairs difficult.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • Similarly, cast and creator’s robust reputation should likely ensure the film secures healthy distribution across Asia and select western markets.
    — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The lace detailing at the hem of this oversized sweater dress secures it as a fun and feminine addition to your fall wardrobe that also happens to be on sale for $40.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • 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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