FIXING Synonyms: 436 Similar and Opposite Words

fixing 1 of 2

noun

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as in repairing

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verb

present participle of fix

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

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Prior to the lawsuits, the Iowa Corn Growers Association asked the DOJ to investigate price fixing. —

Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 23 Mar. 2026 Game-fixing has long been a concern for professional baseball, with prominent examples dating back to the 1919 Black Sox scandal. —

Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026

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Working with PDFs on a Mac usually turns into a chain of workarounds — exporting to another app, fixing formatting issues, then exporting again just to get something signed or shared. —

Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 Researchers at the Pacific Institute, a water think tank in Oakland, have examined improvements such as fixing leaks in pipes, switching out inefficient washing machines and toilets, and replacing thirsty lawns with plants suited to the state’s Mediterranean climate. —

Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing

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Keep putting that chip on his shoulder.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Goldstein co-wrote the script with fellow Ted Lasso co-creator Joe Kelly and penned it specifically for Lopez, while also putting himself in the leading man role.

— Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026