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Definition of fixingnext

fixing

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verb

present participle of fix
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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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Recent Examples of fixing
Noun
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 Four Chinese container manufacturers are wrapped up in more litigation—this time from American businesses—after being the subject of an indictment from the Department of Justice last month over price fixing charges. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Verb
The same goes for cold snaps in winter, when every homeowner suddenly discovers their furnace needs fixing. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 But leaders should not let the organization depend on the same person fixing the same problem indefinitely. Brian Eason, Fortune, 9 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
  • Blanchard says putting guardsmen in those relatively safe areas allows local police to concentrate more officers in parts of the city where crime is higher.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That lets Nvidia expand its customers' buying power without putting every project on its own balance sheet.
    Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Custom fitting guards under roof shingles or attaching them securely to fascia boards (when applicable).
    Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The larger opportunity comes from attaching accommodations, flights, cars and experiences to the event.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Many broadcasting managers nationwide made a grave mistake in the last 20 years by deciding that expertise was not needed to report traffic.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The court must evaluate both sides before deciding whether the case moves forward.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Netflix revealed its latest YA acquisition, Sunshine Girls, a coming-of-age series from Brat TV, today, setting the premiere window for December 2026.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The aircraft carrier's movements come amid reports of mental health and supply issues aboard the USS Lincoln, whose long deployment to the Middle East in support of the Iran war includes a record-setting time at sea of more than 200 days.
    Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • DeLeo and her family were spending Saturday at home preparing for their nephew’s 4th birthday party, one day before they were supposed to drive to Uniontown for the funeral of their beloved aunt, when the alert about the fire came.
    Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • An Alaska Airlines flight preparing to depart Miami International Airport for Seattle reported a disturbance involving threats from customers Sunday evening, according to air traffic control audio.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Fans seem excited The two weekend crowds were good at training camp practices for the rebuilding Dolphins.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Anwar asked Fonte how the hospital is rebuilding after 40 radiologists left.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The race was called shortly after polls closed as Lamont led with nearly 67% of the votes and Elliott trailed, securing only 33%.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In the election that July, the Labour Party dominated, securing a third of the vote and 411 seats.
    Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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