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

Breakker was on the mend as Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, won the King of the Ring Tournament and seemingly ended Lesnar’s career at SummerSlam. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for on the mend

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