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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
Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Reuters, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
At a coffee shop in Middleboro, Massachusetts, customers are trading dance moves for their caffeine fix.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Woolford also recommended that parents not use threats to fix misbehavior.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Your split ends may look better, but truly fixing damage is another story.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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That is partly because policymakers have yet to find a fix to a years-long property crisis that is dragging on consumer confidence, with some 70% of household savings parked in real estate.
—Reuters, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
At a coffee shop in Middleboro, Massachusetts, customers are trading dance moves for their caffeine fix.
—Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adam Trautman scored a TD with just over five minutes left in the first half, and the Broncos put together a touchdown drive that ended with just over five minutes remaining in the game.Joe Nguyen, The Denver Post, 18 Dec. 2024
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After putting his 7-year-old niece in an upstairs bedroom, Corcoran loaded his semiautomatic rifle and fatally shot his brother, his brother's two friends and Turner.Joseph Dits, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
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The freckled boy with kind eyes was wearing an orange and pink suit with a parachute flap affixed to the back of his wheelchair.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Following Wrinkles, Indiana took a 15-year hiatus from executions until Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb decided this year to resume them.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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In these roles, PBMs decide what pharmacists and pharmacies are paid to dispense prescription medications.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Early adopters are setting themselves apart, leveraging AI to enhance patient care and streamline operations.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The new chief of staff will also face the charge of cementing a positive legacy for the 40th governor of a state beset by homelessness, a housing crisis and other big-picture problems, while Newsom sets himself up for a possible run for president in 2028.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare for Christmas travel, winter weather is expected to create chaos on the roads and in the skies.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Weary soldiers and citizens express fatalistic optimism while preparing for the loss of U.S. military support.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The city is making plans to repair damage from a Halloween tornado that tore through parts of the community.Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Newsom said the funds will aid in repairing and expanding the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, a project that is already underway but will take five years to complete.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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In winter, the Ho-Chunk would secure the vessels in shallow water, to prevent them from drying out before spring.Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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By embracing financial growth, women not only secure their own futures but also uplift their families, businesses, and communities.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Plants tend to be short lived, but are easy to root from stem cuttings.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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There is a way to meet in the middle like a Jamaican girl making music that's rooted and grounded in Jamaican roots, but still have influences from other songs. LA: Obviously, the weather in Jamaica is fabulous- SK: Perfection.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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