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Recent Examples of quick fix
Nobody believes there will be a quick fix.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
For many families, better sleep won’t come from a quick fix.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Many young people feel isolated and lonely in an increasingly online and polarized world and AI companions are a quick fix, explains James Sherer, MD, a psychiatrist and deputy chief medical officer at Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
When finances are tight, people start looking for a way out, and offering a very low settlement, like 20% of the full balance, can appear to be a quick fix.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
For many families, better sleep won’t come from a quick fix.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Many young people feel isolated and lonely in an increasingly online and polarized world and AI companions are a quick fix, explains James Sherer, MD, a psychiatrist and deputy chief medical officer at Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
When finances are tight, people start looking for a way out, and offering a very low settlement, like 20% of the full balance, can appear to be a quick fix.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick fix
Noun
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Students — too young to know her career — treated her like any other substitute.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The charismatic presence of both the leading and supporting actors doesn’t so much fill out the personalities as substitute for them.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jupiter had been using Akshay Bhatia as an alternate, but Bhatia is playing the Hero Indian Open this week in New Delhi on the European tour.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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If a potential winner fails to respond to notification, fails to return required documents on time, is found to be ineligible, or otherwise fails to comply with these Official Rules, the prize may be forfeited and awarded to an alternate, in Sponsor’s discretion.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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In last week’s mad dash to open the new Inter Miami soccer stadium for the April 4 home opener, the city of Miami issued a special permit so the inaugural match could proceed as planned — albeit with fire inspectors and fire engines on standby.—
Tess Riski
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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This chicken casserole is an old standby that’s consistently delicious and easy to double.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The former Bronco managed just 90 carries in his three years as he was plagued by injuries and served as a backup to Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mario quickly became a stand-in for Nintendo, an easily recognizable image to drop into gameplay as needed.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Visual effects costs, for example, would be cut by 50%, with savings reaching 70% for background actors and stand-ins.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Steve founded the firm in 1993, following a dispute in which families sought legal recourse after children became seriously ill from contaminated fast food.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The bill, if enacted in its current draft, could also give the state and project operators the power to regulate underground transit systems, leaving municipalities like Nashville with little recourse to address fires or other emergencies, and workplace safety or pollution concerns.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick%20fix. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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