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as in to put
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 to affix
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in to decide
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 to set
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 to prepare
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in to root
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 to heal
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
what a fix we're in!
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as in bribe
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss
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as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your fix on the military situation over there?
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Recent Examples of fix
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
When big emotions come up in the workplace, managers often jump in to fix things when employees simply need a listening ear.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Officials hope there will be a fix this week, but nearby beaches are closed until that happens and tests show the water is safe for swimming.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
When big emotions come up in the workplace, managers often jump in to fix things when employees simply need a listening ear.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
Additionally, during a rare off day for the tournament on July 8, Republic FC will be hosting Rhode Island at Sutter Health Park for those wanting to get their soccer fix.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Officials hope there will be a fix this week, but nearby beaches are closed until that happens and tests show the water is safe for swimming.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
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In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
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Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
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They are affixed to the inky blue background, yet its maker(s), who apparently stitched each luminary on by hand, failed to catch all the edges on many of the stars – leaving another clue.
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On Saturday morning, those handmade signs were gone, some of the tape used to affix them still in place.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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Linda Parisi, Blake Rakela’s defense attorney, has asked the court to set bail and allow her client to be released while the criminal case proceeds.
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Everyone is over the moon with the experience, especially Aesha, who can barely contain her happiness; the night set the bar very high for the rest of the season.
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Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.
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Atop the bar cart is a stainless steel surface coated in a satin finish, which provides a sleek place to prepare appetizers and meals and an easy-to-clean surface.
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According to an account of her testimony in Rolling Stone, Avila was left with severe scarring on her face and left arm, with limited mobility after surgeons grafted skin from her abdomen to repair her arm.
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Ndiaye’s season ended early after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
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Chapman allowed back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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Chapman gave up back-to-back singles after his milestone strikeout, but got Jo Adell to ground into a double play to secure his 17th save.
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The day after rooting on the soccer icon during his FIFA World Cup 0-0 match against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium, Rodriguez partook in a little Me Time.
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The shoe itself remains fully rooted in Hoka’s performance DNA, even as it is positioned for lifestyle use.
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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