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Definition of fixingnext

fixing

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verb

present participle of fix
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as in altering
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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Recent Examples of fixing
Noun
Run over to grab a fixing of Hatch pimento spread, Hatch queso or Hatch chicken salad. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026 Bonta also has an ongoing case against Amazon for price fixing, which the company denies. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Verb
The restoration also accounted for previous errors made by past experts who had touched up the painting, fixing, for example, pieces of the painting depicting the figure’s mouth and chin, which had been set in the wrong place. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Surgeons warn that, when this idealized version of yourself becomes the benchmark, even entirely normal features can begin to look like flaws in need of fixing. — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixing
Noun
  • Martin gives clients a full repairing plan to strengthen the hair and get it as healthy as possible before the transformation day.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The damage-repairing, growth-boosting shampoo is also a favorite of Jennifer Garner’s.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • On Friday, that thought process took another gigantic step, as those in charge of putting a product on television have all but signed the official paperwork to once again expand the college football playoff.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the Broncos aren’t just about putting the ball in the back of the net — their defense has allowed just six goals all season and is led by near-impenetrable sophomore goalkeeper Ava de Leest.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Robots learn from experiments A separate Google project tested whether agents could improve DNA aptamers, short molecules that fold into shapes capable of attaching to specific proteins.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The mayor was a friend, and the Rev attaching himself to the case might make Adams think twice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • Cautionary collections Another consideration when deciding what to do with all the leaves falls under the category of health and safety.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Roth conversions impact tax benefits When deciding on a Roth conversion, projections should include the current year's taxes, along with an analysis of future years, financial advisors say.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The original show’s international profile has now been further bolstered by its shoot in Japan, where the series has become such a huge hit that setting part of Season 7 in Tokyo was a natural next step.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The record-setting gasoline price woes arrive as affordability stands as a top concern for voters ahead of early November's midterm elections.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The decline came as crews began inspecting power lines and preparing to restore service in communities that had been without electricity since Wednesday evening.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Continue reading … CHEF'S DEFENSE — Supreme Court to decide whether preparing meals for terrorists can bar asylum.
    — , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Engineers at an Ontario nuclear power station have reached a major milestone in rebuilding a reactor core, finishing a crucial stage almost a month ahead of schedule.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The five-phase planning process for rebuilding the mansion was expected to be completed this fall, but the project appears to remain in the planning stage, based on the topics scheduled for discussion at the open house.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The thieves used an electric saw to cut through a fence, entered the museum through the ground floor and cut clips securing the frames of four paintings.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • As part of orchestrating this project, Simon was also involved in securing visas for the various international performers, encountering in the process the uneven access to travel for cultural workers across classes, nationalities, and milieus.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Fixing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixing. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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