quick fixes

noun

plural of quick fix
as in substitutes

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  1. substitutes
  2. alternates
  3. standbys
  4. backups
Noun
  • Dividends and buybacks may be appropriate, but the exchange has made clear that companies should not treat one-time distributions as substitutes for sustained operational improvement.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • In 2021, the Premier League introduced concussion substitutes, allowing teams to replace a concussed player during a match, and that not counting towards the substitution limit.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of substitutes
Noun
  • Honorees who advanced to the Super Bowl were replaced by alternates (Trubisky was Jared Goff’s alternate in 2018-19) and the exhibition no longer was held in Aloha Stadium each year.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of alternates
Noun
  • Old standbys have been reborn, too.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • While the appetite for $500-per-person omakase may be cooling slightly, Indian and Levantine spots are as in-demand as the city’s classic steakhouses and French and Italian standbys.
    — Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Definition of standbys
Noun
  • Lots of QBs do throw the ball well in those kinds of situations, including Carolina’s backups on Wednesday.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • These packages are good for keeping backups around or getting multiple people in on the search.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of backups
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