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as in to put
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 to affix
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in to decide
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 to 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 to prepare
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in to repair
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in to secure
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in to root
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 to heal
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 predicament
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 bribe
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 assessment
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 fix
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni’s congenital heart defect tore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Successive administrations from both parties in Washington have promised fixes to the FAA's air traffic control program, but the solutions have been piecemeal so far.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Use a hygrometer to monitor humidity, fix drainage or flooding issues, and consider a vapor barrier if moisture seeps in.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni’s congenital heart defect tore.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
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But the governance reforms sparked by this crisis may be exactly the fix Novo Nordisk needed.
—Tima Bansal, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Successive administrations from both parties in Washington have promised fixes to the FAA's air traffic control program, but the solutions have been piecemeal so far.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
Verb
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Moira puts Morck in charge of the initiative, sending him down to a glorified bathroom in a subbasement, providing no additional resources and moving the budget into other underserved departments.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Theft of motor vehicle parts or accessories (subset of larceny) – The unlawful taking of any part or accessory affixed to the interior or exterior of a motor vehicle in a manner which would make the item an attachment of the vehicle or necessary for its operation.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
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But given a chance to keep the cash that Biden had sent the State flowing, Trump has decided to throttle it back.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
29 May 2025
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The court rejected the administration’s argument this time, deciding that Trump’s sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority to regulate imports under IEEPA.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Much of California is set for its first heat wave of the season and several parts of the state could experience record-high temperatures, weather experts predict.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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Some observers insist Moscow could be prepared to launch more limited assaults on NATO soil as little as six months after the end of the war in Ukraine.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The best way to protect against unhealthy messages about masculinity is for parents to be prepared with a counter narrative for their family.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
29 May 2025
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Cell division is how the body repairs itself from any damage.1617 Zinc contributes to essential functions such as DNA and RNA synthesis and protein formation.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Thinking of the long-term and sending shoes back to be repaired and rejuvenated is the right approach for the future. FC: Crockett & Jones has featured in several James Bond films.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Grand Slam tournaments offer the most ranking points on tour, and by reaching the final, both Sabalenka and Gauff have secured 1,300 points.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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SpaceX teams then raced to retrieve the floating spacecraft and its crew of four, helping secure the Dragon and hoist it onto a recovery vessel.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Their lemon trees rooted just fine and have already grown into little trees this year.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2025
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It’s been a hell of a run for INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who took over a football club sixth in the Premier League and have currently rooted them in 15th.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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