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
Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: If toiling over a hot stove isn't your idea of a holiday, there are plenty of places that will do it for you — with turkey, fixings or non-traditional items ready to fill your table … and your stomach.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Crews instead are focused only on fixing the equipment the plant needs to operate.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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But that idea was panned by economists from across the political spectrum, who argued that little evidence exists to suggest that corporate price fixing is a primary driver of high prices.
—Rebecca Picciotto, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
Driving the news: If toiling over a hot stove isn't your idea of a holiday, there are plenty of places that will do it for you — with turkey, fixings or non-traditional items ready to fill your table … and your stomach.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Thus, fixing climate change, Johnson shows, calls for an all-hands-on-deck approach, because there’s no silver bullet to this massive, multifaceted problem.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
Crews instead are focused only on fixing the equipment the plant needs to operate.
—Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article New York City is putting solar panels on 72 public school rooftops, the city’s largest solar project to date, energy management and education officials announced Tuesday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The decision reflected three distinct sides of his personality — putting the music over everything, rejecting industry norms and a confidence that, regardless of the day of the week, his fans will show up.Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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If that's too rich for the Yankees, centering it around Roderick Arias while attaching another prospect should be enough to get these two teams talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Many purses have a metal ring woven inside the bag explicitly for attaching to a quick-latch key ring like this.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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That’s where goal setting comes in—but not just any goal setting.Hope Horner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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That leads to the moon rising and setting at the extremes of its range.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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This model also appeals to collectors who seek to own part of a brand’s heritage while securing access to limited releases that provide the potential for significant value increases over time.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Organizations can create environments where employees thrive rather than merely survive by focusing on workload management, fostering trust, and embedding cultural shifts.Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This includes designing burnout mitigation strategies, coaching leaders, and embedding wellness into the organizational framework.Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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As artificial intelligence increasingly serves as a key driving force in business strategies across all sectors, this shift is altering the labor market, allowing technology workers to explore opportunities beyond their traditional industry.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These technologies have ripple effects across an organization, altering what employees across numerous functions should be spending their time doing.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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