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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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
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The exchange over the pricing of the khaki pants is just one example of about a dozen cited in the document, filed in support of a preliminary injunction Bonta is seeking against Amazon to stop alleged price fixing.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Delaying repairs for six months or more can more than double the cost compared to fixing an issue within a week.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Noun
Unlike a setting spray, a fixing spray has a more long-wearing formulation.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Apr. 2026
The exchange over the pricing of the khaki pants is just one example of about a dozen cited in the document, filed in support of a preliminary injunction Bonta is seeking against Amazon to stop alleged price fixing.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Across the city, fixing all the lead pipes in Chicago public schools would likely cost in the billions, Ramos estimated, while installing Noahs in these schools would cost around $10 million, without the need for major construction.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Delaying repairs for six months or more can more than double the cost compared to fixing an issue within a week.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
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Elevator repairs were completed Friday afternoon, and staff were on site to help residents access their apartments.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Patriot Rail’s Cowlitz County and Columbia Railway warehouse and locomotive repair shop building, where the fire originated, was a total loss.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami Host Committee officials and local politicians were at the Fan Festival on Wednesday as workers bustled around putting the final touches on the park.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Several hours later, Boykin shared an additional update to Threads, attaching another email from the brand.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Instead of simply selling chicken tenders, the brand is attaching itself to a highly visible social ecosystem where luxury consumers, influencers, and tastemakers gather every summer.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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And Indiana's attorney general has asked a federal appeals court to take note of the Louisiana case when deciding a challenge to how judges are selected in Lake County.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Mayor Eric Johnson and city council members are getting closer to deciding what to do about Dallas City Hall.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Officials are tentatively discussing setting the zone on Main Street between Second and Romeo streets.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Two years before the Games, officials see a project that is not merely on schedule but potentially setting new benchmarks for Olympic preparation.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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As visitors from abroad start to arrive, San Jose officials are busy preparing for dozens of events and watch parties to complement the six upcoming matches that will take place at Levi’s Stadium.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Bessent’s team will assess conditions in Gulf countries and request estimates of the cost of repairing damage inflicted by Iran since the start of the conflict.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Bessent has also directed the Treasury to seek comprehensive estimates from Gulf allies of the costs associated with repairing damage caused by Iran since the conflict began, the source said.—
Richard Escobedo,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The Spurs still had plenty of time to get a shot up, but Stephon Castle wasn’t able to hoist it on the inbound pass, securing the historic victory for New York, who are now just a game away from their first title since 1973.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Supporters declare victory as late ballots push a half-cent healthcare sales tax ahead with just over 50% support countywide, securing simple-majority passage after trailing in early election-night returns.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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