1
as in puts
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 affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in decides
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 sets
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 prepares
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in roots
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 alters
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 heals
to restore to a healthy condition
it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee
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as in dilemmas
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
what a fix we're in!
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as in bribes
something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision
caught the judge on video accepting the fix from the mob boss
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as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
what's your fix on the military situation over there?
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Recent Examples of fixes
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Swapping the wires usually fixes the problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
If your cap looks off-kilter, seat it properly and test to see if that fixes the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
There is not going to be an Idaho state election that fixes this problem.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The rocket and spacecraft returned to the launch pad on March 20 after having missed out on launch opportunities in February and March that required it to be rolled back for fixes at the Vehicle Assembly Building.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This is regulators’ third bite at the ticketing giant, having demanded some fixes during the original deal and again in 2020 to blunt the company’s power over the live events business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But the facility struggles to make payroll each month and can't afford to make all the fixes, Weins said.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
But ostensibly obvious fixes like individualized artist profiles and two-factor authentication are complicated by the variety of distribution services available.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The path forward requires more than policy fixes, though those matter.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Most of the fixes — a to-do list, a bedtime snack, skipping the nightcap — do not require a prescription.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Small home fixes create comfort that lasts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
This bill fixes that at zero cost to manufacturers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Swapping the wires usually fixes the problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
If your cap looks off-kilter, seat it properly and test to see if that fixes the problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026
His family had minimal interest in it, which fixes James’ childhood at a rather specific historical cusp, when people lukewarm on music would still have a piano around as a matter of course.
—Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 21 Jan. 2026
There is not going to be an Idaho state election that fixes this problem.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
San Diego’s budget crisis is expanding already-long backlogs for streetlight repairs, sidewalk fixes, graffiti removal and requests for stop signs and speed bumps — and things are expected to get even worse.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The rocket and spacecraft returned to the launch pad on March 20 after having missed out on launch opportunities in February and March that required it to be rolled back for fixes at the Vehicle Assembly Building.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
This is regulators’ third bite at the ticketing giant, having demanded some fixes during the original deal and again in 2020 to blunt the company’s power over the live events business.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
But the facility struggles to make payroll each month and can't afford to make all the fixes, Weins said.
—Aaron Bolton, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
But ostensibly obvious fixes like individualized artist profiles and two-factor authentication are complicated by the variety of distribution services available.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The path forward requires more than policy fixes, though those matter.
—David Blumenthal, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Most of the fixes — a to-do list, a bedtime snack, skipping the nightcap — do not require a prescription.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Small home fixes create comfort that lasts.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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Instead, Carryboy puts the wet bathroom directly across the aisle and has the kitchen block extend out into the rear of the side entryway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the options — from headers to fabric types — puts you in a stronger position to make choices that truly serve your space and your daily life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Carolyn decides to attend Rory’s wedding.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is the kind of error that looks obvious in retrospect and invisible until someone decides to check.—
Paul M. Sutter,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The district monitors and sprays pesticides at breeding sites — including local rivers, streams and locations such as Morris Dam — and sets traps in foothill communities to track the population size and minimize the effects on residents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Dallas prepares to host the World Cup, the city will also welcome 26 life-size statues of women in science and sports.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Campbell has come a long way from his days at Sacramento State, and his star players like Olivia Miles got to see that first hand as TCU prepares for the Cavaliers.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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That’s the stage of sleep where the brain consolidates memory, repairs muscle and runs the nightly glymphatic cleaning cycle.—
John La Puma,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Overnight is when the skin repairs itself, produces collagen, and resets for a healthier-looking complexion.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s because quantum computers based on the theory could one day break the cryptography that secures our Internet and our financial system.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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If Paxton secures the nomination, it will likely be driven by the unwavering support of the GOP’s grassroots base, the same coalition that helped revive his political standing after he was impeached and later acquitted on corruption charges by the Texas legislature three years ago.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Fixes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixes. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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