FIXES UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fixes up

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present tense third-person singular of fix up

as in rebuilds

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The teaser also offers glimpses of Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean, the ex-convict who rebuilds his life as a benevolent industrialist, and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert, Valjean’s relentless nemesis.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 July 2026
And no amount of individual effort rebuilds trust that organizational culture has systematically eroded.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of rebuilds

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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.

— InStyle Editors, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Delilah becomes single, repairs her relationship with Percy and allows her friend to take control of the Tavern.

— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

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Sophisticated error-correction software reconstructs the original message as many photons are lost.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 June 2026
Combining reflections with love letters with poetry, this strange amalgam reconstructs the author’s days as a college champ.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 18 June 2026

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Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
These can help keep the right amount of chlorine in your pool, which aids in sanitation and keeping algae at bay.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Definition of aids

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Intel Macs running macOS 26 Tahoe can expect security and Safari patches for about two more years after the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate.

— Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
First, find all your ilmenite-rich regions (which are typically in lunar mare, the dark patches on the moon that signify frozen seas of ancient lava).

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026

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