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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the baseball card dealer's prices were fixed, so bargaining was not an option
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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
interest accrues at a fixed rate
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as in situated
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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as in attached
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in decided
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 set
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 prepared
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repaired
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in embedded
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 altered
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 healed
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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Recent Examples of fixed
Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
Equity trading revenue rose 21% to $3.05 billion, compared with the $2.77 billion estimate, while fixed income revenue edged 3% higher to $2 billion, also higher than the $1.85 billion estimate.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
This is a no-brainer which has to be fixed immediately.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jason Cashmere with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said three fixed air monitoring stations and mobile crews did not observe any odors or concentrations of styrene in the air overnight.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
Equity trading revenue rose 21% to $3.05 billion, compared with the $2.77 billion estimate, while fixed income revenue edged 3% higher to $2 billion, also higher than the $1.85 billion estimate.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Verb
Harris said the admission of undocumented defendants was a mistake, and promptly fixed.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
This is a no-brainer which has to be fixed immediately.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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The six victims who were wounded were taken to the Orlando Regional Medical Center and were in stable condition, Smith said.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The 26-year-old was transported to a local hospital and reportedly is in stable condition, according to Dallas PD, who had officers arrive to the scene at approximately 5:52 pm CT.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Given that dApps and smart contracts are unchangeable, extensive pre-launch testing and the development of new QA approaches specifically designed for Web 3.0. are necessary.Dzmitry Lubneuski, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
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Your ex-wife’s will and trust is an unchangeable document.Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2024
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The five-star beachfront property is situated on an iconic stretch of South Beach, providing the perfect winter getaway.Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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By the show’s end, Bree moves away from the mystery state Wisteria Lane is situated in, taking up residence in Kentucky.Jemal Polson, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Lawmakers focused on how Microsoft packaged its products into tiers of service — with advanced security tools attached to only the most expensive license, known to government customers as the G5.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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Carousel of Dreams — wherein a massive clock, with Zodiac symbols in place of numbers, was attached to the store’s façade.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of the hurricane, the Chief decided to release his song early and sign over all publishing royalties to the people of his home state.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Premier League originated in 1992, when England's best teams decided to break away from the traditional English Football League structure that had been in place for more than 100 years.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Denver Public Schools sets public meetings at each of 10 schools up for closure or restructuring The school board will vote whether to close seven schools on Nov. 21; Marrero doesn’t need the board’s approval to restructure the other three schools.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Several cities, including Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., set new records for the number of consecutive October days without any measurable rainfall.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As more people travel, destinations and hospitality businesses must be prepared to manage the inevitable increase in solid waste generation, which would otherwise end up in landfills.Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the space’s upbeat vibe echoes the menu; think fresh seafood prepared in innovative ways; bass ceviche, vibrant green adobo shrimp, octopus with a walnut salsa negra, and fish tostadas alongside carne asada, arroz negro, costras, and sopes.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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More recently, Metro Boomin secured a deal worth $70 million by selling a portion of his publishing catalog to Shamrock.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even after Allied forces secured Omaha Beach, Andrews' remains were not identified, the release states.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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