quick fix

noun

Definition of quick fixnext
as in substitute

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Recent Examples of quick fix In some cases, grocery inflation is the result of long-term issues with no quick fix. — Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 25 July 2026 In search of a quick fix to the systemic issues within the Democratic Party, operatives pushed a candidate under the guise of authenticity. — Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 But the most important lesson from Australia’s bold action is that this will be a long process, not a quick fix. — Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026 The sound and score do obscure some of the dialogue; a quick fix is just use the subtitles. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for quick fix
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quick fix
  1. substitute
  2. alternate
  3. standby
  4. backup
  5. stand-in
  6. recourse
Noun
  • The government’s $600 million per year pledge, though appreciated and welcome, is not a substitute for durable, legally enforceable contribution obligations.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These systems are the most futuristic pieces of the renovation, but Korem presents them as additions to a much larger recovery program—not substitutes for foundational work.
    — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of substitute
Noun
  • Also on the five-man team are Kameron Nelson and pommel horse specialist Patrick Hoopes, with veteran Yul Moldauer the traveling alternate.
    — Nancy Armour, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Men’s Senior Selection Committee (SSC) will name the six-man team (one alternate) at the conclusion of Saturday’s competition.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of alternate
Noun
  • Mandarin Orange Chicken This chicken is an old standby that’s voted a customer favorite by TJ’s year after year.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Colors like the perfectly balanced red Ruby Woo, deep beige Velvet Teddy and bright orchid Heroine are beauty-industry standbys, and the brand offers more than 150 lipstick shades in total.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of standby
Noun
  • The team didn’t address the position in the draft or free agency, but the organization held on to tackle Cody Ford — who has lost 40 pounds — as a backup while giving him a pay cut.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The plan is suited to users who need substantial space for photos, videos, work files, and backups without additional recurring payments.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of backup
Noun
  • No one knows the cautionary tale of Carter’s presidency more than our current president, who has repeatedly used it as a stand-in for presidential failure and American weakness.
    — S.E. Cupp, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Another finds his misery exacerbated by a Christmas spent shooting a war movie opposite its star Brad Pitt’s stand-in, in a rare evocation of how impersonal blockbuster filmmaking has become.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of stand-in
Noun
  • Connect thresholds to severity, reach, persistence, reversibility, uncertainty, and the availability of meaningful customer recourse.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gillibrand’s letter asks the administration to name its standards for judging a model a national security risk; the legal authority behind export-control orders; which agencies decide; and what recourse companies have.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of recourse

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“Quick fix.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quick%20fix. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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