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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
These include criminal convictions for a wide range of offences, a ban by a sporting or professional body, or breaches of certain key football regulations, such as match-fixing. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 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
Verb
One way of fixing this problem is simply to put your phone away and wait another 20-30 minutes. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 And just to take a step back, legumes are this incredible family of plants in nature that form nodules that are full of something called rhizobia, which are nitrogen-fixing bacteria. — Quanta Magazine, 15 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
  • On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the Broncos aren’t just about putting the ball in the back of the net — their defense has allowed just six goals all season and is led by near-impenetrable sophomore goalkeeper Ava de Leest.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That means attaching a distributor to series content, or THIRTEEN investing some of its own funds to keep a series going.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, attaching a metal wire directly to the delicate plasma filament would distort its structure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • Cautionary collections Another consideration when deciding what to do with all the leaves falls under the category of health and safety.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Roth conversions impact tax benefits When deciding on a Roth conversion, projections should include the current year's taxes, along with an analysis of future years, financial advisors say.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While the Botanical Bliss ships compressed like all mattresses-in-a-box, setting it up required a bit more effort than expected.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In an interview with Vogue at Cannes, Hoyeon described spending six months preparing for the action sequences, including firearms training, obtaining a stick-shift driving license, and learning stunt-driving techniques.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The award marks a new era for the local group, which is rebuilding after losing steam during the pandemic.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The new prime minister is rebuilding ties with the European Union and Ukraine but plans to keep Hungary’s strict migration policies and opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU membership.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Advocates argue that in Idaho, ICE unlawfully piggybacked on an FBI operation, rather than securing their own warrant, as they would be expected to do on this type of operation.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Billionaire sports team owners have had no trouble securing CEQA exemptions for construction of new stadiums or arenas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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