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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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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
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
This treatment fixes core biological deficits and therefore could be disease-modifying.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
But even with all of the good, how Mizzou fixes the bad will define the rest of its season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Save for a quick glance at his adversary, Redford fixes his eyes on the out-of-focus holster in the foreground, a cobra waiting to strike.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Yes, the Constitution fixes the timing of elections.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 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
While demand for homes in the area is already hot, the couple aimed to draw more interested buyers with fixes to the dwelling’s grounds.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
That meant fixes like roadblocks, and developers got frustrated.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The good news for employers is that these are fixes that point to leadership and the culture and don’t cost a lot to implement.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
If deBessonet and her marvelous cast – including a towering Joshua Henry – come tantalizingly close to making all the necessary fixes, Ragtime remains a flawed masterwork of its era.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
This treatment fixes core biological deficits and therefore could be disease-modifying.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
But even with all of the good, how Mizzou fixes the bad will define the rest of its season.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Save for a quick glance at his adversary, Redford fixes his eyes on the out-of-focus holster in the foreground, a cobra waiting to strike.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Yes, the Constitution fixes the timing of elections.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
One of the easiest fixes in personal finance is to put your savings to work in a high-yield account.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 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
While demand for homes in the area is already hot, the couple aimed to draw more interested buyers with fixes to the dwelling’s grounds.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
That meant fixes like roadblocks, and developers got frustrated.
—Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 28 Oct. 2025
Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
The good news for employers is that these are fixes that point to leadership and the culture and don’t cost a lot to implement.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
If deBessonet and her marvelous cast – including a towering Joshua Henry – come tantalizingly close to making all the necessary fixes, Ragtime remains a flawed masterwork of its era.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 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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Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Summary judgment, where the court decides which claims go to trial, will provide a clearer picture.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Exhausting the fund potentially sets the stage for a similar situation in December if the shutdown isn’t resolved by then.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Knueppel, whose 24-point performance sets his career-high through seven NBA games, created opportunities off the ball and found open space.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As the federal government prepares to freeze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments amid the shutdown, major companies, including Instacart and DoorDash, are stepping in to help ease the strain on low-income families.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The results come as Merck slashes $3 billion in costs by the end of 2027, and prepares to offset revenue losses from the upcoming patent expiration of Keytruda in 2028.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Luckily, my friend is a master seamstress and repairs my shoe on the spot.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its corner ties secures it to your duvet cover and the box stitching ensures the filling stays evenly distributed throughout.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The platform secures customer models and data for exclusive use, making sure sensitive information stays within the company.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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This alters the way its electric field is distributed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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