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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many entry-level tasks have become automatable—documentation, bug fixing, testing—undermining the value proposition of junior hires.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Georgia has spent two weeks fixing what’s ailing a defense that has problems with multiple offenses, and hasn’t covered well in the secondary since 2023.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Also, you’re supposed to do all the fixing and cooking in the food truck.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Many entry-level tasks have become automatable—documentation, bug fixing, testing—undermining the value proposition of junior hires.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Why not spend it fixing your finances?
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Georgia has spent two weeks fixing what’s ailing a defense that has problems with multiple offenses, and hasn’t covered well in the secondary since 2023.
—Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even calling it a magazine is a conscious way of trying to distinguish the work producers are putting months and months of effort into recording and writing from what podcasting has become.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Along with signalling affluence, clothes became wearable purses for travelers and attaching ones coins to a vest instead of carrying a bag was an easy way to avoid theft.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The drain outlets feature 40-mm valves for attaching a hose to better manage and direct the drainage flow or connect to a campsite drainage hookup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Listed at 6-foot, 205 pounds, Colandrea started 17 games in 2023 and 2024 at Virginia, setting UVA freshman records for completions and passing yards.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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However, above-normal temperatures will allow tree pollen cones to continue opening, setting the stage for another pollen surge when the next breezy cold front arrives.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vietnam is preparing for damaging winds, flooding, heavy rain and storm surges in its central provinces including Danang, Quang Ngai and Dak Lak.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two or three chefs work right in front of you, preparing each dish in the traditional omakase style.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Without adequate sleep, your body has trouble repairing tissues, regulating hormones and managing energy balance.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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Receipts obtained by The Bee showed that most of the cost related to repairing the classroom involved asbestos abatement and testing.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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Lawrence sought out Ramsay to adapt the book after securing the rights, with the hopes that her collaborator would both push her out of comfort zones and leave the story’s rough edges intact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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No Man’s Land is Kuzmina’s second feature after Nika, which had a buzzy premiere at SXSW 2022 in the Narrative Feature Competition, securing Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Performance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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The entertainment and culture brands that will thrive in the next decade will be those that go beyond the checkbox — embedding belonging into every stage of creation, every decision and every team.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before Dred Scott The role of the Supreme Court in legitimizing slavery and embedding the narrative of racial hierarchy in the legal system long predated Dred Scott and continued long afterward.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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