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as in stable
having been established and usually not subject to change
the baseball card dealer's prices were fixed, so bargaining was not an option
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as in unchangeable
not capable of changing or being changed
interest accrues at a fixed rate
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as in situated
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 attached
to cause (something) to hold to another
first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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as in decided
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 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 prepared
to make ready in advance
would you mind fixing dinner tonight?
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as in repaired
to put into good shape or working order again
have to fix the car before we can go
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as in secured
to put securely in place or in a desired position
fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit
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as in embedded
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 altered
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 healed
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 fixed
Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Uncertainty is the key theme for markets on the eve of Election Day, but fixed income investors say there are a few opportunities to snap up solid yield even as the market holds its breath.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This is an engineering problem that can be fixed.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The 22-year-old accepted the switch marked a significant development in the process to resolve his future
The deal is comprised of a €27.6m (£23.3m) fixed sum and €4m (£3.4m) in add-ons, plus a large share of any future sale.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Uncertainty is the key theme for markets on the eve of Election Day, but fixed income investors say there are a few opportunities to snap up solid yield even as the market holds its breath.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Given that distilleries have fixed annual production limits and cannot travel back in time to produce more aged stock ready for bottling, the scarcity of aged cask whisky is likely to drive prices higher.
—Oliver Court, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This is an engineering problem that can be fixed.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixed
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Emotional readiness might include feeling stable, curious about new opportunities or prepared for structured routines.Diane Winiarski, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Generally speaking, hormonal imbalances don’t lead to stable emotions.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Myth #3: Social determinants of health are static and unchangeable.Sean Fogarty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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And yet the show has a soothing effect, predicated on the idea that human behavior (and misery) isn’t mysterious or unchangeable.Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Floyd Bennett Field site, which can house up to 2,000 people, was of particular concern among some immigrant rights advocates because it's situated on federal land that's leased by the city.Armando Garcia, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Southwest said it had previously been assured that the company's 10 gates would be largely situated in Terminal C, but the airport went back on this by giving American Airlines and Delta Airlines more gates in the new terminal because those companies were building premium lounges in the new space.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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While sitting bundled up in a chair, Lefebvre wore large sunglasses with a paper plate filled with birdseed attached and waited for her first visitor.Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Though a director is not yet attached, the film will be penned by franchise scribe John Hamburg.Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here’s an innocent child who has rocketed to fame, and, because of that, a corner of the internet has collectively decided to worship him.Callum Booth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the 1970s, a local entrepreneur and his painter friend decided to produce their own version of the game defined by local landmarks, the event’s website explains.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 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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Beijing has again set a goal of around 5 percent for 2024.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of our Actors on Actors subjects did their homework this time around — but Selena Gomez may win the prize for most prepared.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 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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Saudi Arabia secured the right to host the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday following a vote by FIFA’s 211 member federations.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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