as in repairing
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as in putting
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 attaching
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in deciding
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 setting
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 preparing
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in rebuilding
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in securing
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in embedding
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 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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as in healing
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 fixing
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
It's loaded with all the fixings: sour cream, bacon, scallions, and cheese.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Her goals include creating more jobs and affordable housing, fixing roads, protecting reproductive rights and demanding accountability for state spending on issues such as homelessness.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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The menu includes turkey with all the fixings, pumpkin pie, and the classic haricots verts (green beans).
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024
It's loaded with all the fixings: sour cream, bacon, scallions, and cheese.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2024
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Border security Schiff says fixing the asylum process long term, in a way that addresses public safety and also keeps migrants safe, will require comprehensive immigration reform.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Her goals include creating more jobs and affordable housing, fixing roads, protecting reproductive rights and demanding accountability for state spending on issues such as homelessness.
—Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Allen Media Group, the owner of TV’s Weather Channel and 27 TV stations, is putting Nielsen in a closer embrace after giving the measurement giant a colder shoulder last year.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employee turnover will likely increase, putting you in a difficult situation with your clients.Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Small mounts on the board at the location of the trucks allow for attaching rechargeable headlights and tail lights to buttress the red trim light.William Roberson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The brand’s most portable speaker is the size of a hockey puck and includes a silicone strap for attaching it to the handlebars of a bicycle or even a belt loop.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The success of initial collaborations has made influencer marketing a central part of Roadway's efforts, setting new standards for customer engagement and satisfaction in the moving industry.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In the interim, businesses that meet California reporting requirements will have to use their best guess in preparing for reporting standards.Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Employers need to stay informed and adapt their compliance strategies to meet these new requirements while also preparing for potential legislative changes expected in 2025.Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company acknowledges its dependence on generating future profitable operations and securing additional financing to meet future obligations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Scientific Industries acknowledges the need for additional capital resources to continue as a going concern and is exploring options for securing such resources.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By embedding weather insights into planning software, businesses can boost efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demand more effectively, regardless of the forecast.Rhett Power, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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And whether its embedding bone-chilling, teeth-baring looks or not into its spooky sequences, Smile 2 spends a lot of time mining horror out of the old-fashioned music-industry apparatus.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
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Researchers studying skeletons from the 12th to the 19th centuries have discovered that tobacco leaves a lasting impact on the human body even after death, significantly altering skeletal structure.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Another common change companies might pursue is altering the product’s flavor profile entirely, which could mean swapping out a layer of chocolate for other fillings like wafers or nuts.Erika Tulfo, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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