FIX UP Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

fix up

verb

Definition of fix up

as in to rebuild

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of fix up That’s how much Port KC would issue in bonds to support Gillon Property Group’s ambitious plan to rehab the iconic shopping district and fix up its infrastructure while attracting new residents and businesses to revitalize the area, documents say. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Hirshman said the Center currently has $5 million in its building fund to fix up West-Park Church’s facade and roof. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fix up

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fix up

Verb

But with a massive 400,000 pounds payout from their insurance company, the couple were able to rebuild their collection into something even grander.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Since then, the brand’s vice president and general manager Katie Pruitt has been busy rebuilding the wholesale connections and showcasing the brand and reestablishing roots in the surf and outdoor space.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebuild

Verb

Hyatt transformed the resort with six new buildings, including additional guest houses; all 117 rooms have also been overhauled, and there is a new pool as well as tons of new activities and programs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The Rams have overhauled its special teams staff, but punting and coverage remain concerns as the team tries to steady its season after two losses in three games.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of overhaul

Verb

In follow-up posts on X, Tesla said that a service visit for the charge port is mandatory after every use of the feature, and that, depending on the Supercharger, the electrical and civil costs of repairing the damage can reach up to $25,000.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Broadly, the idea is that consumers and small shops should have access to the tools, parts and information needed to repair their own electronic devices, farm equipment and cars, among other things.

— Robert Ferris, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of repair

Verb

Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, a cross-curricular supplemental resource, the program equips students with practical clothing repair and customization skills, from sewing a button to patching a hole or tailoring a hem.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
With several injuries piling up, the Panthers will need to patch some holes, regroup and find a way to get back in the win column.

— Neil Nakahodo, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of patch

Verb

The next challenge is to apply these controllable 3D light fields to increasingly complex systems and develop better ways of reconstructing the resulting electron motion.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
If anyone can reconstruct Apéry’s reasoning, the odd values of zeta may finally be proven irrational.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of reconstruct

Verb

The administration says the question would prevent ineligible immigrants from claiming refundable tax credits; privacy advocates warn the data could aid immigration enforcement.

— Ken Sweet, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
That solution is not viable in the vacuum of space, where there are no air molecules to aid the process.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of aid

Browse Nearby Words

fixtures

fix up

fizz

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Fix up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fix%20up. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of fix up

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

inscrutable

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes