as in repairing
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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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2
as in attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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3
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
Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
This is not a holiday that needs rebranding or fixing.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The warranties often prevent consumers from fixing the equipment themselves or taking it to a technician outside those approved by the manufacturer.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits.
—Enda Curran, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
This is not a holiday that needs rebranding or fixing.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
The warranties often prevent consumers from fixing the equipment themselves or taking it to a technician outside those approved by the manufacturer.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Verb
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The city is putting the North Texas Street business district in the spotlight as other local investments, like building a new recreation center, are underway.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Make sure your bee hotel is protected from afternoon sun and rain by attaching it to a garage wall, for example, under an eave.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew's sleeping arrangement involves attaching sleeping bags to the walls of the craft and resting for eight hours, according to NASA.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stars made sacrificial effort plays that could convince most spectators this was a playoff showdown — Jamal Murray diving into the second row to save a loose ball, Aaron Gordon developing a limp then playing through it to guard De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama on game-deciding possessions.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daily use and care should also be considered when deciding whether to toss or keep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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His shot missed, deflecting glass onto Long Khac Nguyen’s face and setting him off on an immediate rampage, shooting several hostages, three fatally.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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During this season, Perry pumped his fist after setting a back screen that set Clark free for a layup.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, the company was preparing to release its GPT-4 Turbo model.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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South Africa is preparing the most sweeping overhaul of its migration laws in three decades in a bid to attract skilled migrants as part of efforts to boost moribund growth in Africa’s biggest economy.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sokolnicki, who started repairing and restoring vehicles about a year ago, made his varsity debut this season and has been impressive so far.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The 3,000-square-foot hub joins existing URCs in London and Amsterdam, repairing approximately 55,000 items a year for over 35 clothing brands and now employing 51 tailors.—
Fleur Britten,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their challenge is no longer securing Africa’s place in the global conversation of contemporary art but how to adapt as that conversation fundamentally changes.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Inn was founded by and remains owned by the Shorefast charity, which is dedicated to securing Fogo Island’s cultural and economic future.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Enterprises are now embedding linters, security scanners, and deterministic workflows directly into the agentic loop.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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