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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Even if those issues could be addressed, the tax base would not remain fixed.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The restaurant was required to close until the problem with the hot water could be fixed.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
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Adjective
There’s no fixed recipe, which is part of why the trend keeps generating fresh content.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Even if those issues could be addressed, the tax base would not remain fixed.
—Martha E. Stark, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
First of all, what should normally be the great thing about robocars is that if a mistake is discovered, it gets fixed, and after that none of those cars make that mistake again.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
The restaurant was required to close until the problem with the hot water could be fixed.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
Adjective
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Families can also create irrevocable trusts to remove countable assets towards Medicaid qualification, but remember, irrevocable trusts are usually unchangeable.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Policies Vary by Location As generous as Aldi’s approach can be, there are a few places where the rules are solid and unchangeable.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This festival has a big significance for us, being situated in this geographical region.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Another monumental work is situated at the Amalienborg Square in Copenhagen.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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New York followed with a $75 billion price tag attached.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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One key data source was the radiosonde—a box of instruments attached to weather balloons that measures temperature, pressure and other parameters.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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Still, despite everything, Price eventually decided to try one more time to reconnect with her mother.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The young studio decided to forgo traditional funding from a publisher or private backers, and instead reached out to the larger gamer community through a crowdfunding campaign.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 May 2026
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Sánchez owns the longest scoreless streak in Phillies history — since at least 1893, when the current mound distance was set — and probably even before that.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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There are still tryouts set for Kansas City (June 2), Los Angeles (June 4) and Chicago (June 9).—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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How has your background prepared you to manage the fiscal health of the county’s school districts?—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Leaders everywhere were fearful of military action but still prepared for conflict in ways that almost guaranteed that, if hostilities were to break out in Europe, the Great Powers would get involved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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When getting a product repaired becomes almost as expensive as buying a new one, many consumers will choose to buy and throw repairable items away.—
Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Some equipment has been repaired.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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