FIX UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fix up

verb

Definition of fix up

as in to rebuild

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Recent Examples of fix up And some experts warn the ban could actually limit the supply of available homes, because investors often buy and fix up homes that would otherwise fall out of the market. — Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 23 June 2026 Similarly, when nephews or nieces needed pro-quality shots of their sporting exploits, Oden would be there — and even fix up photos into albums that remain treasured keepsakes, said relative Aaron Benner, a vice-principal at Hill-Murray Catholic School in Maplewood. — Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026 But the town has stood the test of time thanks to Walter Knott, who purchased the place and its buildings in the 1950s and fixed up those that had lost their luster. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 In the past, the company has benefited from an uncertain economic outlook, as consumers are more likely to fix up their current vehicles rather than rushing off to buy new ones — especially as financing costs rise. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fix up

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The barrages prompted Putin last month to decree that the state temporarily can seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or don’t rebuild them after strikes.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Though the hotel burned down twice, it was rebuilt following the more recent fire of 1925; its present-day structure is inspired by Rome’s Villa Medici.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebuild

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That, in turn, has led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing parliamentary majority to announce plans to overhaul the judiciary, including removing its horizontal-review power.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Weaknesses include inexperience on defense, NIL budget After a season that ranked 125th in total defense, Schiano decided to overhaul the coaching staff and turn to the portal for help.

— Everett Merrill, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of overhaul

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Technical skills matter, but so does knowing how to build trust, repair conflict, rekindle the connection, ask for help, set boundaries, and maintain close relationships.

— Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Days said the focus of the project is not changing the machine's appearance or replacing a piece of Pittsburgh history, but repairing the internal components that have long been nonfunctional.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of repair

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Less so is the fact that more vulnerabilities are being discovered by bounty hunters assisted by AI tools, leaving Google fighting a battle to patch them before less conscientious hackers find them and put them to criminal use.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
And now, with Harry, Meghan Markle, and their kids moving to the UK, there are questions about whether the estranged brothers can patch things up.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

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The results helped engineers reconstruct the programming requirements needed for the BALDCU.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
In its breathless finale, Curry races through the mansion reconstructing every murder, flinging himself through doors and corridors while maintaining the verbal precision of a stage actor performing at double speed.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reconstruct

Verb

That has also helped the firm navigate its huge investment plans at a time when many projects in the kingdom are scaling back spending — aided by a $3 billion partnership with Blackstone to fund its data center deals.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Childcare assistance, funded by the federal government with help from states, is supposed to aid working parents who are low-income, homeless or caring for foster children.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of aid

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Some improved dramatically in just a few days, while others required longer courses to cure their infection and avoid relapse.

— Amy J. Mathers, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling for the rest of our interview with Skilla, who details his bond with 50 Cent, getting features from Nas and Chris Brown and what helped cure his depression.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cure

Verb

Having Maxx Crosby back on the field will help, but improvements need to be made if the Raiders want to be competitive.

— Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The committee would eventually disband without an answer, despite the fact that Selig had helped engineer the sale of the team in 2005 to Lew Wolff, an old University of Wisconsin frat buddy, and John Fisher.

— Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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