He is an excellent fixer, and has always been regarded as such.
Source: tatoeba (304338)
Fixer
Synonyms for "fixer" (58 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
Noun(7 words)
Strong matches (17)
fixing bathfour-percenterhypoinfluence peddlerlittle miss fixitlogrollermaintenance manmechanicmechanicianmender
Noun(7 words)
Related words (29)
Noun(11 words)
methadonmethadonemethadone hydrochloridemordantmordantson site facilitatorrepairmanrestorersynthetic herointechniciantroubleshooters
power brokerprocessing solutionrenovatorrepairerrepairmanrestorerservicemanshort-stopshort-stop bathsodium hyposulfitesodium thiosulfatesoupstop bathtinkertrouble mantroubleshooterwire pullerwire-puller
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: repairer, broker, cobbler, developer, doctor.
- Sentence evidence is available for fixer, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "fixer".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "fixer"
Keep "fixer" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "fixer" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "fixer", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "fixer" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
14 entriesagentchemical compoundcompoundfacilitatorimportant personinfluential personlocal agentnarcoticpersonageskilled workertechniciantradespersontrained workerworker
More specific
8 entriesCollocations
6 entriesInflections
1 entriesTranslations
3 translations across 2 languages.
Hungarian
2 entries- ezermester noun (someone who fixes)
- szerelő noun (someone who fixes)
Polish
1 entries- naprawiacz noun (someone who fixes)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The fixer removes the undeveloped silver salts from the film, rendering it no longer sensitive to light. Pour the fixer — at a temperature within plus or minus 5° F of the developer's — into the tank, using the amount specified by the tank directions. Agitate with ten inversions initially and then for 10 seconds out of every minute for the remainder of the fixing time. The fixing time is not as critical as the developing lime, but stay within the time range suggested in the fixer directions.
Source: wiktionary
A professional bank robber commented on this [a point in the thief's memoir]: 'Perhaps the author means by this that the fixer with whom he is acquainted works only on crimes not involving violence. It is true that there are specialists even in the fix line, and a man who has an in [in = advantageous position] to fix con cases might not be able to fix robbery cases. But if the author means that the fix does not exist in armed robbery, he is badly mistaken. It is merely a matter of knowing the right party to go to.'
Source: wiktionary
Yet at the same time, this is also the source of what journalists see as one of the major risks involved in dependence on the fixer: the fixer may determine, to some extent, what the journalist sees. It is at this point that differences between journalists become apparent in the interviews – they give different evaluations of the risks. Clearly, this is a point of tension in their understanding of the situation: the prime positive qualities of the fixer are also the potentially negative ones.
Source: wiktionary
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "fixer"?
Closest matches include repairer, broker, cobbler, developer, doctor.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "fixer"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.