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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
These include criminal convictions for a wide range of offences, a ban by a sporting or professional body, or breaches of certain key football regulations, such as match-fixing. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Run over to grab a fixing of Hatch pimento spread, Hatch queso or Hatch chicken salad. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
Rather than reinventing the concept, Sigma seems focused on fixing the quirks that made the original a tough sell for many shooters. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 Beasley is accused of fixing or trying to fix his performance in at least four games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 by under or overperforming bookmakers’ expectations. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • Through Repair My Denim, brands can select from several plans to suit their repairing needs.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Martin gives clients a full repairing plan to strengthen the hair and get it as healthy as possible before the transformation day.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Matthieu Blazy did the same thing in reverse at Chanel, putting a pink lace shirt under a great slouchy tweed coat.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The researchers modified a capsid protein called pVIII, attaching cancer antigens to its surface by incorporating the corresponding genetic instructions into the virus.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In a town that thirsts for its Blazers, this group is fast attaching itself to Portland’s heart.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • Moghadam also said that Tehran would study the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement that includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey before deciding whether to support it, describing it as a potential instrument for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Florida voters are deciding whether to pass a constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes for some — but not all — homeowners by raising the state’s homestead tax exemption.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • LendingTree found that 85% are taking at least one step to save money, with some purchasing fewer Halloween items and others setting spending limits.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The English period setting is conjured simply with an area rug, a sofa with a few throws and pillows and a draftsman table for Shotover’s wild engineering ideas.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • By preparing for prolonged power disruptions, securing essential supplies, diversifying production and strengthening communications, the United States is seeking to reduce the risk that a major crisis could interrupt its ability to defend itself.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Surveillance video shows Jesse Driscoll stopped dead in his tracks, hopped across the lobby, and grabbed a chair as if preparing to tame a lion.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • These technologies promise firmer, smoother skin, but there is a difference between improving the appearance of aging and rebuilding the structures that help skin behave more youthfully.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Martin Kulldorff, the biostatistician known for co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration, which advocated against Covid lockdowns, raised that question Wednesday in a lecture on rebuilding trust in science.
    — Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The victory also adds another chapter to Lula's long political career, securing him a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That collaboration sent their profile skyrocketing, driving monthly streams from a few thousand to 6 million, securing them an NPR Tiny Desk concert, and a spot as openers for Bad Bunny’s world tour.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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