FIXES Synonyms: 490 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of fix

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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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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fixes

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noun

plural of fix

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

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As a legume, crimson clover also fixes nitrogen in the soil, so this companion plant works double duty. —

Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Until Artie Moreno fixes the holes in the ceiling and the holes in the lineup, the only thing consistently lit in Anaheim might be a Closed for Infestation sign. —

Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 Who fixes Charlotte’s infrastructure? —

Desiree Mathurin april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Cisco Oliviera, who fixes plumbing problems at district schools, told the board that his layoff notice arrived on his birthday. —

Joan Murray, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 In finance, the gold standard fixes a currency’s value against a specific quantity of a specific object. —

Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Metaphorical Molluscs • Wheels Within Wheels Park Chan-wook manages to both honor and improve upon his source material in this out-of-the-box adaptation, which transposes the action from Victorian England to 1930s colonial Korea, and, honestly, fixes the third act. —

Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 City leaders are opening a public pitch window to rethink the downtown complex, a move that could help decide whether the city fixes its aging home or starts fresh somewhere else. —

Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 This bill fixes that at zero cost to manufacturers. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026

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Any major fixes will need to come next season. —

Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Through indefatigable research, Kara fixes poorly remembered facts and makes a decent case that the publicity galvanized the movement to abolish British slavery a half century later. —

The Atlantic, 14 May 2026 That mapping tool from BHA allows the public to report problem corners — both to alert potential users and to help identify locations for potential fixes. —

Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026 There are books on everything from how to leverage dopamine for dressing well to dressmaking, from how to deploy dopamine fixes for weight loss to rewiring our brain’s dopamine to achieve athletic success. —

Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 Maintain your home as a haven from summertime humidity and prevent potential problems with simple tricks and fixes. —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026 Refineries in the region are still feeling the effects of recent power outages, as well as seasonal fixes, which are compounding the impact of the war in Iran affecting the Strait of Hormuz. —

Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 13 May 2026 Budget options fall squarely within sleep fixes under $50, ranging from $30 to $45. —

Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026 Yes, and the research makes a solid case for trying inexpensive fixes first. —

Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026

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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
And there’s a gallery on site gallery called Secret Gallery, which puts emphasis on indigenous artists and local artists.

— AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 May 2026