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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
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
And because the reports had to be entered within three days of the sale, there appeared to be no way for dealerships to fix the oversight belatedly.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Keep these Grace and Stella Under-Eye Masks in your beauty arsenal for a quick caffeine fix that depuffs your under-eye area and reduces dark circles.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Real Housewives of Orange County's Dr. Jen Armstrong is revealing which men's hair product women can use to fix a common beauty issue.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
And because the reports had to be entered within three days of the sale, there appeared to be no way for dealerships to fix the oversight belatedly.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
But beyond these small cosmetic fixes, the city will also require the Department of Buildings to study better designs for the sheds and submit them by the end of September.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025
Keep these Grace and Stella Under-Eye Masks in your beauty arsenal for a quick caffeine fix that depuffs your under-eye area and reduces dark circles.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Tyrese Martin found Timme under the basket with 8.4 seconds left and the subsequent goal tending call put Brooklyn up 113-112.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Watson, whose massive frame is famous in Gainesville, put himself on the national stage after a 36-rep bench press that would’ve marked the best figure at the combine by three reps.—
Jackson Castellano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Out back, a fence will soon hug the tiny porch where visitors will still be able to see the lines on the brick where the lean-to’s roof was formerly affixed.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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As part of sharing their stories, the participants would affix a brown paper luggage tag to the object to keep a record of the object’s provenance, or its history of ownership.—
Emma Cieslik,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
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Conrad and Harry decide a meeting should be set up with Richie before things get out of hand.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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After a week-long trial which started on March 24th, a jury took just three and a half hours to decide that Kingston, 35, and his mother ran a scheme to scam luxury brands, jewelers, and even a home entertainment company out of more than $1 million.—
Essence News Editors,
Essence,
30 Mar. 2025
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From then on, Hood set about forging his own relationship with faith, marrying it with the activism that has come to shape his life.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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House Bill 1004 would ban the use of algorithmic devices that are used to set or recommend rental prices or occupancy levels in rental housing.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Unexpected flavors swirl together, from whiskey naan; samosa with jackfruit; baked lamb nachos; cheese and prune kofta; and Queens Duck, a whole roast duck that takes 45 minutes to prepare, and is carved tableside and served with a rumani pancake and tamarind hoisin.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, the state is preparing for potential financial strain if congressional Republicans move forward with plans to cut billions from Medicaid, which could put coverage for millions at risk.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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If a site is damaged or vandalized, the group will repair it themselves, hoping to avoid an escalation into sectarian conflict between the Christian community and their Sunni neighbors.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Since the program’s launch, a total of 40,000 pairs of shoes have been repaired, with 700 given a new life in Brooklyn alone.—
Emilia Petrarca,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Its top 10 start marks another significant milestone for the group, following its recent signing with Interscope Capitol Labels Group, a fruitful partnership as the label secures its first top 10 debut on Top Latin Albums in 2025.—
Pamela Bustios,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 2025
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For three of its championship years, Red Bull built the fastest car in F1, and Verstappen's teammate Sergio Perez scored race wins and plenty of points to help the team secure the constructors championships in 2021, 2022, and 2023.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 Mar. 2025
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Taurus, connected to stability, beauty and abundance, invites us to root ourselves in the present and reap the rewards of hard work.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Love is just one of a handful of celebrities who have abandoned the U.S. and fled to the U.K. or rooted further in foreign countries as the second Trump administration goes into full swing.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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