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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
LLMs can be quite adept at helping people figure out how to plan and carry out real-world tasks, such as fixing a plumbing leak, repairing a car, or learning a new hobby. Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026 Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles — notably Ohio State’s DC during its title run two years ago — is the newest man to take a swing at fixing Tennessee’s defense. Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 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
  • Last week, Bass made a post on X showing a poll putting her at 50% and her rival Nithya Raman at just 39%.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors have been asked to report anyone putting themselves or the animals at risk to police.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Two components illustrate the difference between building a system and attaching a model to a workflow.
    Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The decorations actually carry years of family memories, which makes deciding what stays especially personal.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For the industry, replacing the cryptography may be easier than deciding how to implement the migration.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This is good energy for choosing a launch date, booking space, outlining a talk, or setting time for practice.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday afternoon, the Contra Costa District Attorney charged the man suspected of setting the fire with three counts of murder.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Making this show is a combination of preparing for something—and then preparing for things to go another way completely.
    Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • One potential recruit was preparing to graduate and was interested in becoming a diesel mechanic in the military.
    Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • His organization is already restoring native plants and rebuilding natural waterways in parts of the peninsula.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The Georgia Department of Transportation is rebuilding the I-285 and I-20 interchanges on the east and west sides of town, and completely replacing the concrete with asphalt on almost 20 miles of the west side of I-285.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The ruling was due in part to Skoro's help securing the arrests of al Qaeda, al Shabaab and Hezbollah members, his lawyers claim.
    Josh Boswell, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ramdin said priorities are securing the main route to the main international airport; ensuring ongoing access to the airport and seaport; and restoring safe access to Haiti’s southern region.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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