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
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In the three weeks since the NCAA implemented its rescission period, two MLB pitchers have been indicted for rigging games and six college basketball players from three separate schools have been permanently banned from NCAA competition for game fixing.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Mathew Miranda
february 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Too often, our leaders chase headlines and react to the crisis of the day instead of fixing root causes like the wealth gap and economic insecurity.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Noun
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
In the three weeks since the NCAA implemented its rescission period, two MLB pitchers have been indicted for rigging games and six college basketball players from three separate schools have been permanently banned from NCAA competition for game fixing.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
His campaign website emphasizes strengthening federal wildfire suppression, adopting Medicare for All and fixing water shortages.
—Mathew Miranda
february 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Too often, our leaders chase headlines and react to the crisis of the day instead of fixing root causes like the wealth gap and economic insecurity.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
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In 2024, girl group ILLIT became the first K-pop rookie group to enter the Billboard 100 with their debut single, putting a bigger spotlight on the talent platformed in these shows.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even with an already comfortable lead, Coronado’s attack kept putting shots on frame, logging two second-half goals.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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That’s no longer the case, so you would be forgiven for attaching more importance to the small-scale appeal of this adaptation of Irish author Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The rigidity of that system is one of the reasons Liu quit the sport at 16, before deciding to return, on her own terms, two years later.—
Alice Park,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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But officials held off on deciding whether to open schools Monday for the time being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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If not for Rice setting the foundation, the 6-foot-7 Betts wouldn’t have transferred from Stanford to become an All-American and raise the ceiling.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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The hearing was not a long one and primarily consisted of setting dates for future hearings ahead of her murder trial scheduled for July.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Travelers preparing to explore Mexico’s archaeological sites or beaches are encouraged to prepare carefully.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The series, which follows elite riders preparing for the Run for a Million, where there is a $1M prize purse, aired its sixth season on CMT at the end of last year.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement In hopes of repairing his reputation, Reggie hires an Oscar-winning filmmaker, Daniel Radcliffe’s Arthur Tobin, to direct a flattering doc about him.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Protein is essential for building and repairing muscles, keeping you full, and supporting overall health.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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The acquisition comes ahead of next week’s London TV Screenings, with PBS securing the first two seasons of the show with plans to launch later this year.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Japan’s Mone Chiba is in fourth, giving Japan a strong chance of securing not just one, but potentially a couple of medals.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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Makeup head Frances Hannon (nominated for a Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild award) and Grande collaborated on Glinda’s look, embedding subtle changes to reflect the passage of time, such as making her hair longer and blonder.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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To that end, AI investment in China is focused on embedding the technology into manufacturing, logistics, energy, finance, and public services.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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