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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
The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 There was also a huge $32 million class action settlement reached in 2025, resulting from a legal battle involving major telescope manufacturers and brands following allegations of price fixing and artificially inflated costs. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
Of course, within months, the two sides were fighting over the condition of the property and who was responsible for fixing what. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers took a step toward fixing their bullpen issues, too. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 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
  • Ford said in an interview published Monday that Canada should be prepared to cut off electricity exports to the United States if the trade war worsens, putting a potentially powerful weapon on the table.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to EduTopia, putting images and short stories or quotes around the classroom can inspire students and give them a greater sense of belonging.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The change included chopping up Wasserman Schultz’s previous, all-Broward district into five pieces and attaching the pieces to other districts, four of which were mostly outside Broward and three of which leaned Republican.
    Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
  • After removing the protective packaging materials, installing the build platform and resin vat, and attaching the resin feed system, the printer is essentially ready to go.
    Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • And deciding to leave it felt different from her family’s rushed departure from Haiti.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The shouting match ultimately ended with Anthony deciding not to testify, a decision his attorneys said hampered his ability to effectively claim self-defense in the killing.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Finally, Angel Martinez captured this gorgeous shot of the eclipsed Sturgeon Moon setting behind a cluster of skyscrapers in Madrid, Spain, as atmospheric effects distorted the true color and outline of the lunar disk.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And with oil prices showing no sign of returning to pre-Iran war levels this year, pressure is increasing on the Fed to combat that sticky inflation by raising interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting in September.
    Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The girls of Tuide, despite their young age, have been preparing for this debut for a while, with some members training for as little as eight months, while others trained for over four and a half years.
    Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • While preparing to enter the state in February, Buc-ee’s sued the northern Ohio holding company for Mickey Mart gas stations, arguing its Mickey the Moose logo could be confused with Buc-ee.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
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  • The cost of taking them in Liberia began rebuilding after a 14-year civil war ended in 2003, but Wesseh said the country still needs major investment.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Physicality remains a positive for the rebuilding Miami Dolphins through preseason and training camp.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The staff is also quick to offer assistance in securing a reservation for dinner at Matilda or booking the wellness room, which has an infrared sauna facing the mountains and a small area with workout equipment.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • During the quarter, the company made its Okta for AI Agents tool for managing and securing agents available to all customers.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

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