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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
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 However, its victory over Peru has since been riddled with allegations of match fixing, particularly because Argentina was ruled by a military junta that was accused of using its political influence to secure a favorable result. Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Verb
In my work, the biggest accuracy gains come from fixing the collection, not the model. Vaidotas Juknys, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The steps to fixing overfertilized plants vary somewhat, depending on where the plants are growing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 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
  • Amazon shares gained 4% and hit a new all-time high on Monday, putting its market cap over the $3 trillion threshold for the first time following a better-than-expected earnings report last week.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But goals like putting data centers in space would take multiple years, if not decades, to accomplish.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The strongest beer brands are moving beyond product advertising and attaching themselves to experiences, communities and rituals.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Lawmakers can push the United States toward a drawdown by limiting the amount of funding the Pentagon receives to replenish munitions and refurbish bases, and by attaching conditions to those funds.
    Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Advance preparations should also include deciding who has the authority to change a controversial decision or plan.
    Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The three-time Defensive Player of the Year has been working out in hopes of deciding whether to play for the Rams, two years after the future first-ballot Hall of Famer retired.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • The upcoming eclipse takes place in the evening local time when the sun will be setting.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An apparent Education Department data error is causing student loan forgiveness credit to be wiped out overnight, setting borrowers back and causing widespread panic.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two years after April 8, 2024’s North American eclipse, NASA is once again preparing to broadcast one of nature’s greatest spectacles live.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While the summer focuses on prepared foods, the Toupses also do holiday drop-offs during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even Valentine’s Day that provide ingredients for preparing festive meals at home.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The White House did not provide additional comments on Sunday, when asked specifically about Israel’s assessment that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • While the Raiders are still a rebuilding team and have other questions to answer, being elite against the run would ensure every game is competitive.
    Sam Warren, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench.
    Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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