on the mend

phrase

: getting better : improving

Her broken leg is on the mend.

The economy is on the mend.

Examples of on the mend in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Counsell also gave updates on several pitchers who are on the mend and could impact the team down the stretch. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Lionel Richie is back home and on the mend after being hospitalized, ABC News has confirmed. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

The stock, while on the mend, has recovered less than half of its loss since then. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

An open ‘door’ During her recent book tour, Panettiere spoke of her life as on the mend. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the mend

• apprehend
• comprehend
• condescend
• dividend
• recommend
• resuspend
• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend