quick fix

noun

Definition of quick fixnext
as in substitute

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Recent Examples of quick fix In some cases, grocery inflation is the result of long-term issues with no quick fix. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026 In search of a quick fix to the systemic issues within the Democratic Party, operatives pushed a candidate under the guise of authenticity. — Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 But the most important lesson from Australia’s bold action is that this will be a long process, not a quick fix. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026 The sound and score do obscure some of the dialogue; a quick fix is just use the subtitles. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick fix
  1. substitute
  2. alternate
  3. standby
  4. backup
  5. stand-in
  6. recourse
Noun
  • In the 85th minute, the young winger made his professional debut as a late substitute.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • San Jose’s second-half substitute Preston Judd had a pair of chances after coming on at the hour mark, but the first shot was over the crossbar and the second was saved at point-blank range by Marcinkowski.
    — Mercury News, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Cameoing in the film as an alternate to Captain America, Carter — an MCU fixture since 2011 — was apparently killed off by Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) with her own shield.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Also on the five-man team are Kameron Nelson and pommel horse specialist Patrick Hoopes, with veteran Yul Moldauer the traveling alternate.
    — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of alternate
Noun
  • Flight standby lets passengers try to take an earlier flight when an unassigned seat becomes available.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But anyone returning to their old lunchtime standbys is likely to find a different kind of restaurant waiting for them — one that seemingly highlights everything on the menu except traditional salads.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of standby
Noun
  • Still, Boutte had a stronger training camp than Hollins and Williams and likely would have served as a backup to Brown and Doubs.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But Ewers has struggled this camp, as have Miami’s other backups, Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski, who was re-signed last week after Ewers’ his groin injury.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of backup
Noun
  • The next batter, pinch hitter Anthony Friese (a stand-in for Kevin Millar), hit one on the screws to right field.
    — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • No one knows the cautionary tale of Carter’s presidency more than our current president, who has repeatedly used it as a stand-in for presidential failure and American weakness.
    — S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of stand-in
Noun
  • Your recourse at this point is talking directly to the supervisor rather than hinting about your displeasure.
    — R Eric Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The most immediate and effective recourse may not be legal action.
    — Ashlee Difuntorum, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of recourse

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick%20fix. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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