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Definition of fixingnext

fixing

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verb

present participle of fix
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as in altering
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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Recent Examples of fixing
Noun
Four Chinese container manufacturers are wrapped up in more litigation—this time from American businesses—after being the subject of an indictment from the Department of Justice last month over price fixing charges. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 However, its victory over Peru has since been riddled with allegations of match fixing, particularly because Argentina was ruled by a military junta that was accused of using its political influence to secure a favorable result. Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 June 2026
Verb
Polls show public opposition to legalized sports betting is mounting amid match-fixing scandals, social media harassment and aggressive marketing. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 Even Kennedy, who has professed a deep interest in fixing the nation’s patchy addiction-treatment infrastructure, has offered no plan for dealing specifically with the country’s favorite drug. Lev Facher, STAT, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • The damage-repairing, growth-boosting shampoo is also a favorite of Jennifer Garner’s.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Belgium was on the front foot from the start, taking six shots and putting two on target in the first eight minutes before going ahead on De Ketelaere’s first goal in the ninth minute.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • A week later, the TPUSA board unanimously voted to install Erika as their new chief executive, putting her at the forefront of his advocacy efforts.
    Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • By attaching protein tags to a cell membrane, the synthetic biologist Reinhard Lipowsky at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces attracted other proteins to crowd around and physically bend the membrane, forcing the cell to divide.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Out of loyalty to her father, Rhaenyra refuses, eventually deciding to send him north to the Wall.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • At the moment, Congress is having a terrible time deciding how to levy taxes, go to war, protect Social Security, confirm judges and live within its means.
    Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
    Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • Beyond peak performance Vision Marine attracted industry attention in 2023 after one of its electric boats reached 116 mph, setting a speed record for the category.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • Those experiences, combined with feedback from trainees and employers, have helped shape Buildher's broader approach to preparing women not only technically but also emotionally and physically for work in the industry.
    Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
  • According to a GoFundMe campaign, Martin was preparing to move her family into a new home the day after she was killed.
    Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • While players, managers and front-office executives came and went over nearly 60 years, Anixter remained a constant, witnessing everything from rebuilding seasons to the franchise-ending 2016 World Series championship.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Around the same time, Middaugh was rebuilding her own life after relocating across the country for a relationship that eventually ended.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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