as in repairing
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as in putting
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 attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in deciding
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 setting
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 preparing
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in rebuilding
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in embedding
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 altering
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 healing
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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Recent Examples of fixing
Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Allegations of drug use and match fixing followed in the Sun newspaper, prompting the English Football Association to begin an investigation.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This is not a holiday that needs rebranding or fixing.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Allegations of drug use and match fixing followed in the Sun newspaper, prompting the English Football Association to begin an investigation.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Those defensive linemen will get their contracts reworked to create more space so the Cowboys can continue working on fixing their defense.
—Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Choosing shorter showers, turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, running full loads of laundry and dishes, fixing dripping faucets, adjusting irrigation schedules and watering lawns only when needed can all reduce demand on our aquifers.
—Claire Marks, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
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Proponents of prediction markets argue that putting financial stakes on outcomes leads to better forecasts than traditional methods.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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But putting together a basketball team only requires a few players.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sports built confidence without attaching identity to performance.—
Mark J. Friedlander,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Follow the plant's natural upward growth pattern and avoid attaching vines in a way that stretches or pulls.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Laporta responded to the crisis by deciding Barcelona could no longer afford Messi, who left for Paris Saint-Germain, and selling off some club assets, including 25% of its Spanish league TV rights for the next 25 years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, deciding when to apply for renewal is a challenge.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Read to Reef partnership between the aquarium and Enoch Pratt creates a profound and memorable experience that rewards early literacy with fun and adventure, prioritizing the youngest members of our community — and setting them up for a brighter academic future.—
Nancy S. Grasmick,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead, opt for pore-minimizing setting powder on just your T-zone or oily areas at the end of your routine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The facilities were badly damaged, but Iran kept repairing them and exports continued.—
Imtiaz Tyab,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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There are a few options to deal with old brickwork, including cleaning and repairing the brick, painting or staining the brick, or even installing new siding or stucco over the brick.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
13 Mar. 2026
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And then Tatis belted his momentum-securing home run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump ally Newt Gingrich, a former Republican House speaker, said the administration should have moved on securing the strait on Day One of the conflict.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The result is a rapidly emerging Chinese model of AI—less centered on chatbots and more on embedding intelligence directly into the machinery of the real economy.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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A lot of that involves NASA embedding with the companies to ensure safety and operational requirements are met during development.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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