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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
Their discovery could open the door to fixing genetic muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy before the damage is done. — Gerry Smith, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 In September 2025, Nevada secured a settlement with RealPage over alleged rent price-fixing and agreed on new data-use limits. — City News Service, Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • Through Repair My Denim, brands can select from several plans to suit their repairing needs.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • During this cycle, only 30 did, putting the subject 52nd among campaign topics.
    — Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Brancato said parents should consider putting medications in a lock box or at least in a place children can’t get to them.
    — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Delivering the system needed more than simply attaching solar panels to a skyscraper.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Banksy also plays with the notion of the pen being mightier than the sword, attaching an actual writing implement to a mock weapon.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • People are finding little ways to be whimsical by taking up crafts, going to pottery classes, picking up analogue hobbies, or bedazzling their plastic sippers and deciding that counts.
    — Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Wickliffe has become Cleveland’s version of the Rams’ Aaron Donald as far as deciding to return to the football field at the last minute and test himself.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Vatican estimated that around 2 million people turned out for the Mass, the latest of the record-setting crowds who have welcomed Leo on the first papal visit to Argentina in nearly four decades.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Jacob Misiorowski was a unanimous choice as the National League Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday night after helping the Milwaukee Brewers win their first World Series title while setting a new standard for velocity by a starting pitcher.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Energage’s Smith says preparing an organization for AI readiness often comes down to managers empowering employees to identify the right use cases — and ensuring that leaders embed transparency and authenticity throughout each phase of adoption.
    — S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Both have been preparing for the band’s performances as well as the Frehley tribute, an all-star event during which Frehley’s band will back a roster of guests, including alumnus guitarist Bruce Kulick.
    — Gary Graff, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Aside from rebuilding the park’s headquarters after a fire, the New Jersey Palisades have not seen a major capital project in more than 25 years.
    — Remy Schwartz, New York Daily News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But her persistence gradually thaws his heart, offering the hope — if not the promise — of eventually rebuilding their fractured relationship.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The airline safely operated the engine for 12 additional cycles before securing a replacement.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • His coalition dropped to 53 seats and has no clear way of securing a majority.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

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