Synonyms

fixing

American

[fik-sing] / ˈfɪk sɪŋ /

noun

the act of a person or thing that fixes.
Informal. fixings. Also fixin's
1. the necessary ingredients.
  
  salad fixings.
2. the appropriate accompaniments; trimmings.
  
  turkey with all the fixings.
gold fixing.

fixing British

/ ˈfɪksɪŋ /

noun

a means of attaching one thing to another, as a pipe to a wall, slate to a roof, etc

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Etymology

Origin of fixing

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at fix, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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It really makes clear that the responsibility for fixing a natural disaster is mostly going to fall on the states.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The worst-case scenario, many said, would be fixing up their septic system to meet current requirements, and subsequently having to pay for the sewer line installation and connection later on.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Powell spent the next two years fixing his misjudgment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In other words, older homes still need fixing, whether owners like it or not.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“She’ll be a soul in torment, carried off just when she was fixing to lock us up in that schoolhouse for another year.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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