fixing(s)

noun

Definition of fixing(s)next
as in topping

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  1. topping
  2. garnish
  3. relish
Noun
  • In Wednesday's earnings report, Salesforce said revenue for the quarter climbed 11% from a year earlier, topping estimates.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The result is an uber-moist, insanely rich cake with a light and creamy topping and the perfect bite of crunch from the toffee.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of topping
Noun
  • Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with an orange slice.
    — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rub lemon wedge lightly over rim of a rocks glass (reserve lemon wedge for garnish).
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnish
Noun
  • The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Others munched on popcorn and hot dogs covered with sweet corn relish and corn-bacon jam in anticipation of the game.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relish
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“Fixing(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing%28s%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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