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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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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
McGraw estimated his company handled 3,500 claims, mostly fixing roofs, during that time.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Congress is seeking information related to the recent FBI investigation into gambling and game fixing that resulted in the arrest of three current and former players.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Cavs, the NBA and the players’ association also understand that fixing the court to remove the gap is not necessarily an easy exercise, in no small part because it was designed and built in the early 1990s.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
McGraw estimated his company handled 3,500 claims, mostly fixing roofs, during that time.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Verb
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While putting a chair in a parking spot may seem like a simple gesture, saving spaces has created friction among residents.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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This earnings season, investors are starting to show signs of apprehension about AI’s investment thesis, putting pressure on some of the largest tech companies that have spent big to win the AI war.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Vanguard has a rotary dial, an info-dense LCD screen, nice aluminum housing for the keyboard, plus a magnetic-attaching wrist rest that’s plush and looks sophisticated.—
Cameron Faulkner,
The Verge,
20 Jan. 2026
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One of the most tedious parts of ordering a new rug is attaching nonstick pads to the bottom.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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First and foremost, there may be big decisions around home, family, or your domestic life — like hosting a big gathering or deciding to move or renovate.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Simply book your villa and let the concierge team handle the rest, from private flights and yacht charters to in-villa wine tastings and celebration-level planning—leaving you free to focus on the important things, like deciding which drink comes first.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Senate passed a package funding huge chunks of the federal government through September but setting a two-week stopwatch on the expiration of Homeland Security funding.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The warmth and natural beauty of the Sunshine State drew Northerners seeking seasonal escapes and setting the table for Central Florida’s tourism industry to bloom.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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With another icy day expected on Tuesday, many medical professionals are preparing to spend another night here at the hospital.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Later clarification confirmed that the submarine is still preparing for submerged operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The couple began repairing and renovating the house after Irene, but before that work was done, Superstorm Sandy struck the next year, destroying brand new windows and other furnishings inside.—
Maleena Muzio,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Being a self-repairing sack of meat, even in 2026, still has its advantages.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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In all, the county is cutting nearly $200 million from programs, according to a budget report, with the remaining deficit closed by eliminating inefficiencies and securing other sources of funding.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Central defence was an area that needed addressing and Liverpool have been proactive by securing the signature of Jacquet.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The report goes further, explaining that most failures stem not from the models themselves, but from poor integration into real workflows, overreliance on generic tools, and a tendency for companies to treat AI as a standalone experiment rather than embedding it into core operations.—
Michael Wystrach,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Phia already sits between more than 1 million users and 6,200 retail brands, embedding AI directly into consumers’ natural shopping flow, according to the company.—
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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