1
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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2
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
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The Cube architecture fixes this with an incremental scaling model.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
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Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
When a chatbot returns a wrong answer, someone usually catches it and fixes it.
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Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Leymon, the criminal justice professor, said Oregon’s law fixes a key weakness in the fight against domestic violence and stalking.
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Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The model writes the code, runs the tests, reads the errors, fixes the code, runs the tests again, and reports back when something is shipped.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
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Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Like beans and peas, clover naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health and fertility over time.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
As with any financial shortfall, the fixes either increase revenue or slash expenses.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There’s a security in feeling that his pregame swing work will translate into the game, rather than trying to make fixes in the middle of it.
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Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Easy fixes can help bring people together.
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Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Importantly, chemical and mechanical solutions are only temporary fixes.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
But these aren’t perfect fixes.
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Lorela U. Sandoval,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
That pool has some structural and cosmetic problems that have grown only worse with time and have resisted easy fixes.
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Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
Verb
When a thief opens an account with your SSN, birthdate and address, canceling the account only fixes part of the problem.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The Cube architecture fixes this with an incremental scaling model.
—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
Mesaros detailed his experience with his smart glasses at AWS’ New York summit last week, where the company unveiled the coding phone app, upgrades to its AI assistant, and a product that detects and fixes code vulnerabilities.
—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
When a chatbot returns a wrong answer, someone usually catches it and fixes it.
—
Najwa Aaraj,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Leymon, the criminal justice professor, said Oregon’s law fixes a key weakness in the fight against domestic violence and stalking.
—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
The model writes the code, runs the tests, reads the errors, fixes the code, runs the tests again, and reports back when something is shipped.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.
—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Like beans and peas, clover naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil and improves soil health and fertility over time.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
After two years of struggle, a new developer, Iceflake Studios, has taken the helm, implementing extensive bug fixes and performance enhancements.
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Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
As with any financial shortfall, the fixes either increase revenue or slash expenses.
—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
There’s a security in feeling that his pregame swing work will translate into the game, rather than trying to make fixes in the middle of it.
—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Easy fixes can help bring people together.
—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Importantly, chemical and mechanical solutions are only temporary fixes.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
But these aren’t perfect fixes.
—
Lorela U. Sandoval,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
That pool has some structural and cosmetic problems that have grown only worse with time and have resisted easy fixes.
—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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However, some state workers currently using public transit have questions about capacity, especially as declining state and federal transit funding puts a strain on transit agencies.
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That puts her in the club of four other millionaire authors on the bench – Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas.
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.
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Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
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If a corporation decides to pursue innovation outsourcing, a key consideration is to be transparent with your VC partner.
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Like all of agriculture, ranching is a risky but necessary industry subject to many variables outside of anyone’s control, stretching from weather to selling in a market that sets prices regardless of the costs incurred.
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What sets these apart from similar sneakers is their wider platform for a little more cushioning coverage.
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As the country prepares to mark its semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday, the splashiest celebrations in Washington are being shaped by corporate money.
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Guilherme Passos monitors and prepares Brazil’s national team for extreme heat as a sport scientist at the Brazilian Football Federation.
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Lucky for the seven-time Grammy award–winner's hair (and Kara's job), Christina uses Nexxus Keraphix Liquid Crystallizer Reconstructive Leave-In Treatment Serum, a product that repairs past damage while protecting against future damage.
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Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.
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The region secures billions in annual funding, outpacing many European rivals, and looks set for continued growth.
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The Blink Outdoor 4 XR Bundle secures your perimeter with extended 400-foot signal routing and a two-year battery lifespan powered by included Energizer lithium cells.
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
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