fixes 1 of 2

verb

Definition of fixesnext
present tense third-person singular of fix
1
as in puts
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 affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together

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3
as in decides
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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4
as in sets
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 prepares
to make ready in advance would you mind fixing dinner tonight?

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as in repairs
to put into good shape or working order again have to fix the car before we can go

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as in secures
to put securely in place or in a desired position fixed the mittens to the child's snowsuit

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as in roots
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 alters
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 heals
to restore to a healthy condition it took surgery and months of physical therapy to completely fix her bum knee

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fixes

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noun

plural of fix
1
as in dilemmas
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 bribes
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 assessments
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 Synonyms for fixes
  1. puts
  2. decides
  3. sets
  4. prepares
  5. secures
  6. alters
  7. dilemmas
  8. assessments
Verb
  • This puts it on track for its largest weekly gain in almost two years.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each household puts its own unique spin on the holiday, but some Thanksgiving meal traditions remain universal across the South.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of puts
Verb
  • Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of decides
Verb
  • Anthony Davis sets a ball screen for Austin Reaves, drawing two defenders on the ball and opening Davis to roll into the paint.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The flavor profile of the wet martini also sets it apart from its drier counterpart.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sets
Verb
  • The oil tanker ‘Devon’ prepares to transfer crude oil from Kharg Island oil terminal to India in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on March 23, 2018.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Specializing in this before-afterlife care prepares Sims for difficult moments like, Discussing End of Life services or Contemplating Existence.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of prepares
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  • The series follows an aging boxer whose manager secures him a final title shot.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The company secures these chemicals through deals with manufacturers based across Asia, as well as in the Middle East, but customers only have to worry about dealing with Mstack.
    David Prosser, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of secures
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  • This research may also provide insights into how humans will continue to evolve in response to future environmental challenges, particularly as climate change alters the world’s ecosystems and potentially creates new survival pressures.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Ringing in your ears is likely caused by inner ear damage that alters how your brain processes sound.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of alters
Noun
  • Sometimes, at least, the contestants are faced with intriguing dilemmas or moral quandaries.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The women's choices divide them, but both face moral dilemmas and must make unthinkable sacrifices.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of dilemmas
Noun
  • The work is being done in Minnesota by KCI and Industrial Painting Specialists of Hugo, with engineering assessments by Braun Intertec and Mattson, Macdonald, Young.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Spokespeople for Healey and the attorney general’s office declined to answer questions about the experts’ assessments of the settlements.
    Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of assessments
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