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as in puts
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 affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in decides
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 sets
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 prepares
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in roots
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 alters
to remove the sex organs of
the animal shelter requires a pledge from the adoptive owner that they will have their new pet fixed
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as in heals
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 dilemmas
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 bribes
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 assessments
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 fixes
Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s no final scene where everything magically fixes itself.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Quite simply, unless the administration reverses course and fixes their policy and messaging struggles, Democrats will likely find their way out of the political wilderness and back to power, in the House at least.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Dodgers are not the kind of team to wait around and hope Scott fixes things.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Her mom fixes 2-year-old Bennie’s pigtails.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But a team of Australian researchers created an AI algorithm that fixes the problem — a major relief for the scientific community, which hopes to use the instrument to search for exoplanets around stars in our Milky Way galaxy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The first laser fixes each particle’s position with extreme precision, placing it into a superposition of possible paths.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Too often, Chicago responds to affordability with temporary fixes that don’t match the scale of the challenge.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Leadership Imperative Over the next decade, the organizations and economies that succeed with AI will be those that treat security and trust as design requirements, not downstream fixes.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Refinement becomes easier as the almighty Sun meets quick Mercury in your 6th House of Habits, supporting practical fixes that streamline tasks and lighten your load.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
From kitchen upgrades to bath renovations to minor cosmetic fixes and improvements, there’s no shortage of ways to upgrade your home this year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Short-term fixes alone are unlikely to address the root causes of affordability and, if misguided, could even prove counterproductive.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
When addressing forever chemicals, Apple Valley city officials likewise said that temporary fixes won’t solve a long-term issue.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their defensive group might be the best in the tournament, and the emergence of Leo Carlsson as an elite first-line center over the last few months fixes the roster’s most significant long-term issue.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s no final scene where everything magically fixes itself.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Quite simply, unless the administration reverses course and fixes their policy and messaging struggles, Democrats will likely find their way out of the political wilderness and back to power, in the House at least.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
The Dodgers are not the kind of team to wait around and hope Scott fixes things.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Leatherman Rev Pocket-size Multi-Tool Small but mighty, this multitool fixes everything from loose screws to stuck zippers.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
The update fixes dozens of vulnerabilities that impact Safari, Photos and Apple Account settings.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Her mom fixes 2-year-old Bennie’s pigtails.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
But a team of Australian researchers created an AI algorithm that fixes the problem — a major relief for the scientific community, which hopes to use the instrument to search for exoplanets around stars in our Milky Way galaxy.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Apple issued fixes in mid-December and warned users to update.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The first laser fixes each particle’s position with extreme precision, placing it into a superposition of possible paths.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Too often, Chicago responds to affordability with temporary fixes that don’t match the scale of the challenge.
—Liam Stanton, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The Leadership Imperative Over the next decade, the organizations and economies that succeed with AI will be those that treat security and trust as design requirements, not downstream fixes.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Refinement becomes easier as the almighty Sun meets quick Mercury in your 6th House of Habits, supporting practical fixes that streamline tasks and lighten your load.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026
From kitchen upgrades to bath renovations to minor cosmetic fixes and improvements, there’s no shortage of ways to upgrade your home this year.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Short-term fixes alone are unlikely to address the root causes of affordability and, if misguided, could even prove counterproductive.
—Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
When addressing forever chemicals, Apple Valley city officials likewise said that temporary fixes won’t solve a long-term issue.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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This puts American battery and mineral recyclers at a competitive disadvantage against recyclers in Basel member countries — including China.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The versatile beach takes up a mile-long stretch just beyond downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, which puts it walking distance from a whole bunch of cute shops and restaurants.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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But Colton has something else up his sleeve and decides to make a big swing before the roundtable, pulling Lisa aside in an attempt to ally with her.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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The board decides things but doesn’t implement its decisions.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Predictability sets those expectations.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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Government prepares to respond The federal government put nearly 30 search-and-rescue teams on standby.—
Thomas Peipert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Now, Derulo prepares for The Last Dance World Tour, which kicks off on January 29 in the UK and then continues throughout Europe.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The new material repairs itself after sustaining damage, even at extremely low temperatures.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The magnetic driver tip secures bits firmly in place, preventing slips and ensuring precision.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Jan. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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On the other hand, chronic sleep deprivation impairs attention, disrupts decision-making and alters the hormones that regulate appetite and metabolism.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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Industrial applications now account for more than half of total silver consumption, a shift that fundamentally alters how the metal responds to economic conditions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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