quick fix

noun

Synonyms of quick fixnext
: an expedient usually temporary or inadequate solution to a problem

Examples of quick fix in a Sentence

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Apparently, the injury was not a quick fix, as Anthony Volpe took his spot in the lineup. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Assess Your Home’s Ductwork While some low-effort quick fixes can help, Anthony Smith, director at Midland Air Conditioning, thinks troublesome airflow might come from your home’s ductwork. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026 And while fiber candy might seem like a quick fix, stick with whole foods instead. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 There’s no quick fix to become more open-minded. Daryl Van Tongeren, Fortune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quick fix was in 1966

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20fix. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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