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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
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Pipe is also setting itself apart from term loans that have fixed monthly payments.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There are no easy fixes to these societal maladies.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Money markets, which are treated as safe havens, won't lose value since they are fixed at $1 per share, Stovall said, but the income received will go down if interest rates fall in the future.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Pipe is also setting itself apart from term loans that have fixed monthly payments.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
In late June, as evidence was piling up that the agency’s 12-hour policy was frequently being violated and lawmakers pushed for a fix, ICE instead modified its rules.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
There are no easy fixes to these societal maladies.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In each small group, rubber boots are donned and headlamps affixed snugly on half a dozen heads.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How would Trump react to his administration now getting to decide the fate of CNN?—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ego Nwodim has decided to leave the NBC show after seven seasons.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Beyond honoring Akil’s contributions, the evening sets the stage for the Hollywood Confidential College Tour launching later this fall.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Crunch talks The industry split on this issue comes as auto bosses prepare to meet the EU’s von der Leyen on Friday.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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House Republicans’ divisions on how the United States should engage in foreign wars will be on full display on Wednesday as the House prepares to vote on a handful of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the body attempts to repair this damage, the healing process may not be complete or smooth, resulting in scars.—
Katlein Franca,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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After winning the High-A Northwest League pitcher of the year award last year with High-A Spokane, Sullivan underwent surgery to repair the labrum in his right hip.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
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Spanberger has raised more than $27 million and secured the endorsement of the Virginia Police Benevolent Association.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both have won the statue three times since its introduction in 2019, with Stray Kids securing a win in 2023.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Be a Good Sport Even if—especially if—you’re rooting against your hosts’ team, don’t be obnoxious in your fandom.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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