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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
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The regulations that came into effect at the end of June placed a limit on stablecoin volumes permitted over a fixed period.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2024
As Ars noted recently, more than one in five automotive recalls are now fixed with software patches, and increasingly the right-to-repair fight has centered on things digital—access to diagnostics, firmware, and connected services.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
According to witnesses, a cluster of what appeared to be drones, as well as a possible fixed wing aircraft, was flying in the area, the FBI said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
The regulations that came into effect at the end of June placed a limit on stablecoin volumes permitted over a fixed period.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
That’s a fairly standard challenge for a teenager — and one that only can be fixed in the kitchen.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Dec. 2024
As Ars noted recently, more than one in five automotive recalls are now fixed with software patches, and increasingly the right-to-repair fight has centered on things digital—access to diagnostics, firmware, and connected services.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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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 Hills Sculpture Park comprises 15 unique pieces from various artists situated throughout the golf course.Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The home is situated in a U-shape around a curvaceous pool lined with Bisazza tile.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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The tweet also briefly had an X community note attached to it, which referenced the killing.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Last year, after opening her 17th dress, Ava decided to film an OOTD with her dad and share it on TikTok.Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 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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The album also pulled in the biggest opening week of the year, moving over 100,000 units, and set a new high for the most first-day Spotify streams in Australia.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Along with these crimson accessories, the actor prepared for her next performance with a venti-sized coffee and cell phone in hand, and also protected herself from the cold with a short charcoal gray coat and unexpected barrel jeans in a mustard tone.María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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The weekly meal service, to launch in January, will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options prepared by professional chefs.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some race weekends were emotional like when Charles Leclerc won the Monaco GP or Lewis Hamilton secured the British GP victory.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay kept New Orleans scoreless in the second half to close the shutout in a contest where all three running backs that took a snap secured a rushing touchdown.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fixed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixed. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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