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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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2
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
Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 20 Feb. 2025
Congress and the new administration have the power to fix the child care crisis.
—Reshma Saujani, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Madalyn Hoerr, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The city gave Howell about 180 days, including a 120-day extension, to make the necessary fixes to shore up the building and reopen it.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kinsey, however, did not believe identity was easily fixed or categorized and often, instead, spoke about behaviors.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 20 Feb. 2025
Congress and the new administration have the power to fix the child care crisis.
—Reshma Saujani, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
There might be a fix to spice things up in the bedroom.
—Madalyn Hoerr, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
The city gave Howell about 180 days, including a 120-day extension, to make the necessary fixes to shore up the building and reopen it.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix
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The Emmy-winning show puts an unlikely mix of reality TV stars competing to solve a murder mystery game in exchange for $250,000.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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The shot by Eduard Löwen hit the post, then St. Louis put it in the back of the net on a rebound, but it was called offside.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2025
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Each have one of nearly 50 model numbers on labels affixed to the bottom of the products.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2025
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They were affixed to dresses, tied back hair, and even adorned homewear.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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Not least of which, how exactly does best picture get decided?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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At that time, with commercial fishing encroaching on their traditional livelihoods, most people in his town decided to take up piracy, Khamis asserted.—
Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lively and Baldoni's trial is set for March 9, 2026.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The two boys and their mother were not released from Gaza during the temporary truce in late November 2023, even though the deal agreed between Israel and Hamas called for all women and children to be set free.—
Tim Lister,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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Just prepare for some pretty large gaps along the way. February 21, 2025: Over a year after their four-month fling ended, Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are reportedly back on.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Feb. 2025
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The world's tallest and second-fastest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, has reached its final days, as demolition crews prepare to implode the iconic ride that has towered over Six Flags Great Adventure for nearly 20 years.—
Mike Davis,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is probably due to the city trying to repair or add to the municipal water infrastructure.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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Darcey Silva has arrived at the 90 Day couple’s retreat as her twin sister Stacey tries to repair her relationship with husband Florian.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Their big fear is President Vladimir Putin of Russia gaining the upper hand in Ukraine talks — especially if Mr. Trump looks to secure a windfall of mineral resources — putting Europe at risk.—
Bernhard Warner,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Americans secured a regulation win over Canada in their last game, an intense rivalry battle that solidified their spot in the championship game.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Will that interest translate into new fans, who might have rooted on the River Cats — and therefore the Giants — but will now switch major-league allegiances to the vagabond A’s?—
Evan Webeck,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Both simple and secretive, hinting at drama and revelations, and promising to root us firmly in Agnes’ world.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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