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Definition of fixingnext

fixing

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verb

present participle of fix
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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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Recent Examples of fixing
Noun
Four Chinese container manufacturers are wrapped up in more litigation—this time from American businesses—after being the subject of an indictment from the Department of Justice last month over price fixing charges. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 However, its victory over Peru has since been riddled with allegations of match fixing, particularly because Argentina was ruled by a military junta that was accused of using its political influence to secure a favorable result. Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Verb
During a speech to soldiers in 2025, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran and former cavalry officer, acknowledged that fixing basic rank-and-file issues, including access to quality food, is an urgent issue for the service. Steven Beynon, ABC News, 23 July 2026 The new, dedicated funding would allow the city to do that preventative work, get to fixing issues in the stormwater system faster, and do more public education and long-range planning, city officials said. Nathan Pilling july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • The damage-repairing, growth-boosting shampoo is also a favorite of Jennifer Garner’s.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • While at her home, Tate is accused of putting his arm around her neck and placing her in a chokehold without her consent, penetrating her between bouts of unconsciousness over several hours.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
  • Tagger’s performance was punctuated by a series of flashing one-handed backhand winners, putting more spotlight on the shot which makes her something of a unicorn on the WTA Tour.
    James Hansen, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • The House passed a bill to implement voter identification requirements before the midterm elections, attaching it to unrelated legislation that would also limit the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The most valuable opportunities often come from solving an operational problem or enabling an experience rather than simply attaching a brand to an event.
    Nikos Lemanis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The very title is real-world shorthand for technology's role in deciding who lives and who dies — and how the military should respond to any truly autonomous attacks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Before deciding whether to return, consider these seven factors to assess what has changed, what the company is offering and whether returning supports your long-term career goals.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • So, hotels may have obtained a financial boost from the tournament but due to setting higher rates than usual, not because of a massive increase in number of guests.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Retention of messages has also been an issue in the federal government, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio setting some of his Signal chats to auto-delete.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Although the storefront marks a significant milestone, Thomas says the business has always been about preparing his daughters for the future rather than simply increasing sales.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • In May, a juvenile court in Berlin convicted Ballout of preparing a serious act of violence endangering the state, as well as publishing Islamic State propaganda on his Instagram account and other charges, prosecutors said.
    Geir Moulson, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • As for rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capability, the idea is to effectively reindustrialize rather than rely on imports of ships and hardware from abroad.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026
  • An assessment last year by the World Bank said rebuilding Syria is expected to cost about $216 billion.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Trump’s endorsement proved pivotal for Masterson, securing his status as the presumptive front-runner in the primary race.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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