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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
These include criminal convictions for a wide range of offences, a ban by a sporting or professional body, or breaches of certain key football regulations, such as match-fixing. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Run over to grab a fixing of Hatch pimento spread, Hatch queso or Hatch chicken salad. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
One way of fixing this problem is simply to put your phone away and wait another 20-30 minutes. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 And just to take a step back, legumes are this incredible family of plants in nature that form nodules that are full of something called rhizobia, which are nitrogen-fixing bacteria. — Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • Through Repair My Denim, brands can select from several plans to suit their repairing needs.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Martin gives clients a full repairing plan to strengthen the hair and get it as healthy as possible before the transformation day.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Matthieu Blazy did the same thing in reverse at Chanel, putting a pink lace shirt under a great slouchy tweed coat.
    — Laurence Goldberg, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That means attaching a distributor to series content, or THIRTEEN investing some of its own funds to keep a series going.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, attaching a metal wire directly to the delicate plasma filament would distort its structure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Moghadam also said that Tehran would study the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement that includes Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey before deciding whether to support it, describing it as a potential instrument for unity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Florida voters are deciding whether to pass a constitutional amendment that would lower property taxes for some — but not all — homeowners by raising the state’s homestead tax exemption.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While the Botanical Bliss ships compressed like all mattresses-in-a-box, setting it up required a bit more effort than expected.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • States preparing for an imminent war prioritize military mobilization and strategic hardening; Fujian, by contrast, is being developed as a long-term engine of economic integration, innovation, and cross-Strait connectivity.
    — Ningrong Liu, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In an interview with Vogue at Cannes, Hoyeon described spending six months preparing for the action sequences, including firearms training, obtaining a stick-shift driving license, and learning stunt-driving techniques.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The award marks a new era for the local group, which is rebuilding after losing steam during the pandemic.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The new prime minister is rebuilding ties with the European Union and Ukraine but plans to keep Hungary’s strict migration policies and opposes fast-tracking Ukraine’s EU membership.
    — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The victory also adds another chapter to Lula's long political career, securing him a fourth, nonconsecutive presidential term.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026
  • That collaboration sent their profile skyrocketing, driving monthly streams from a few thousand to 6 million, securing them an NPR Tiny Desk concert, and a spot as openers for Bad Bunny’s world tour.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

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