as in repairing
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1
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
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
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The governor committed to fixing this system.
—Kristin Brown, New York Daily News, 9 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
New York passed legislation last year banning landlords from using price-fixing software to set rental rates.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The governor committed to fixing this system.
—Kristin Brown, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Verb
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Quick was hardly to blame for New York's eighth defeat in nine games, with mistakes by teammates in front of him putting the veteran goaltender in all sorts of difficult positions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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So, not surprisingly, Mars is putting even more shows on sale.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Additional features include a keychain hole for attaching the tool to a backpack clip, keyring, or a neck lanyard.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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In response, Richard Grenell, the president of the Kennedy Center’s board, denied that Schwartz had ever been scheduled to host the gala — despite the website prominently attaching his name to the event with a link to purchase tickets.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2026
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As the 2026 midterms approach, affordability will again be the deciding issue among voters.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prior to that game-deciding drive, Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense needed to respond to the Eagles’ field goal that made the score read 19-17 on the Jumbotron at Lincoln Financial Field in favor of the home team.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Choose the oven’s steam setting if there is one and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Pittman’s father contacted the FBI Saturday and told the agency his son had confessed to setting the building on fire, says the complaint.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crews are also repairing roads in Topanga Canyon after the fire and ensuing rain damaged them and closed the community to outside traffic.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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While generations of Chastain families kept struggling as farmers, their new family business of selling farm machinery and repairing silos did very well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Union affiliates’ support, or at least non-opposition, was critical to securing the votes needed for passage.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The satellite service has expanded rapidly in recent years, securing licenses in more than 120 countries, including some with authoritarian rulers who have persecuted journalists and protesters.—
David Rising,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The award recognizes the company’s approach to embedding solar power into vehicle exterior components while preserving automotive-grade design and safety standards.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cuban operatives played a central role in shaping how the regime monitored dissent and protected senior leadership, embedding themselves inside Venezuela’s intelligence services.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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