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Definition of fixingnext

fixing

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verb

present participle of fix
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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
Run over to grab a fixing of Hatch pimento spread, Hatch queso or Hatch chicken salad. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 Bonta also has an ongoing case against Amazon for price fixing, which the company denies. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Verb
From rent to gasoline, this algorithmic price-fixing playbook is wreaking havoc on family budgets. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026 If employees complete tasks more accurately, handle fewer escalations and spend less time fixing avoidable mistakes, AI is improving productivity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • Martin gives clients a full repairing plan to strengthen the hair and get it as healthy as possible before the transformation day.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The damage-repairing, growth-boosting shampoo is also a favorite of Jennifer Garner’s.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
  • But putting America on a presentation slide and actually establishing yourself in the US motorcycle market are two very different propositions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That one is awaiting a final draft before attaching a director.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Atlanta’s rotation got upended during its three-game NL wild-card series win over the Philadelphia Phillies, with the Braves using ace Chris Sale in relief in the deciding game.
    — Beth Harris, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Braves deployed him Thursday, for the final four outs of the deciding game of the wild-card round.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This is despite the City of London’s socio-economic diversity taskforce setting a target for half of senior leaders to come from working-class or non-professional backgrounds by 2030.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The final bid far surpassed the lot’s $250,000 estimate, setting a new auction benchmark for the late Surrealist painter.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Florida Department of Health is preparing more than 100 ambulances for possible evacuations and patient transportation, according to the governor.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The court’s host country of the Netherlands has been preparing for weeks for the move.
    — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • City crews are pumping out water on the streets, rebuilding beach berms and opening tide valves to help mitigate water intrusion.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The negotiations are focused on rebuilding institutions, including Venezuela’s supreme court and electoral commission, to underpin free and fair elections.
    — Helena Carpio, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • But securing sufficient training data for industrial models can represent a challenge.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Patterson said on his campaign website his priorities include pushing for local rather than state control, strengthening criminal accountability, securing funding for infrastructure and protecting homeowners from rising property tax rates.
    — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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