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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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as in affixes
to cause (something) to hold to another first, you need to fix those pieces of wood together
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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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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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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 fixes
Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Clover naturally fixes nitrogen-deficient soil and improves soil fertility, which helps nearby plants. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Metaphorical Molluscs • Wheels Within Wheels Park Chan-wook manages to both honor and improve upon his source material in this out-of-the-box adaptation, which transposes the action from Victorian England to 1930s colonial Korea, and, honestly, fixes the third act. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 City leaders are opening a public pitch window to rethink the downtown complex, a move that could help decide whether the city fixes its aging home or starts fresh somewhere else. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 This bill fixes that at zero cost to manufacturers. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026 OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time. —Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026 December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026 Part of the reason is that neither the bugs nor their fixes are cut-and-dry. —Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Pre-soaking the plant in its nursery pot until bubbles stop rising fixes this. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026 There are also legislative fixes. —ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026 But Kelly said many crimes rely on basic weaknesses that can be addressed with relatively simple fixes. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Previous consultant reports have estimated roughly $329 million in near-term system fixes and more than $1 billion over 20 years for a full modernization, figures that have stirred arguments on both sides. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 Policy experts have floated several potential fixes. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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In finance, the gold standard fixes a currency’s value against a specific quantity of a specific object. —Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Clover naturally fixes nitrogen-deficient soil and improves soil fertility, which helps nearby plants. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026 Metaphorical Molluscs • Wheels Within Wheels Park Chan-wook manages to both honor and improve upon his source material in this out-of-the-box adaptation, which transposes the action from Victorian England to 1930s colonial Korea, and, honestly, fixes the third act. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 City leaders are opening a public pitch window to rethink the downtown complex, a move that could help decide whether the city fixes its aging home or starts fresh somewhere else. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 This bill fixes that at zero cost to manufacturers. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026 OpenAI also has plans to add an adult mode for ChatGPT, but that won’t arrive until the company fixes its age-prediction system. —Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026 The Pocket Grip is also aimed at woodworkers, bike mechanics, electrical technicians, and anyone who regularly fixes stuff around the house. —Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 One fixes the bone, while the other does skin grafting of the wounds, which adds to recovery time. —Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026 December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2026 Part of the reason is that neither the bugs nor their fixes are cut-and-dry. —Huo Jingnan, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026 Pre-soaking the plant in its nursery pot until bubbles stop rising fixes this. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026 There are also legislative fixes. —ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026 But Kelly said many crimes rely on basic weaknesses that can be addressed with relatively simple fixes. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026 Previous consultant reports have estimated roughly $329 million in near-term system fixes and more than $1 billion over 20 years for a full modernization, figures that have stirred arguments on both sides. —Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026 Policy experts have floated several potential fixes. —Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixes
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In the first slide, the movie star sat in a chair as Pita puts the finishing touches on her bangs with longer pieces on the sides.— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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By removing the face as a theatre of psychology, Raphael puts an unusual pressure on the rest of the painting to communicate and produce feeling.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Perronet visited the factory in 1739, when the pin industry had established itself through Normandy, with gold mined from the Pyrenees or silver imported from Saxony molded into the humble device of sewers and tailors which affixes badges and holds hair in place.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
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August Grove Rotella Metal Planter Planters add instant curb appeal, and this one that affixes to a railing is durable, easy to mount, and looks great on a variety of home styles.— Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
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Elle Fanning stars as Margo Millet, an aspiring writer who decides to make money fast via OnlyFans; Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman play her parents, a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler.— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.— Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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There are a few high-end hotels that offer access to the national park but what sets Silverback Lodge apart is the view.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
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From the perspective of the Orion spacecraft, the Earth continues to grow larger as the crew prepares for their return.— Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
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This all comes as the league prepares to negotiate new deals, including what’s expected to be a bigger share for streamers.— Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sleep is when the body repairs itself and the mind takes a brief vacation.— Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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One of the most expensive costs around Colorado is around housing, not just the cost of renting but also repairs.— Mekialaya White, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Primary elections are set for May, with a potential runoff in June if no candidate secures a majority.— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
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The city will begin collecting the tax in December 2026, but construction won’t start for several years after that, and only if the project secures competitive state funding.— James Porter, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Minibars feature a custom bourbon blend from local distillery Jacob Rieger & Company, a thoughtful touch that roots the experience in Missouri.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
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