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as in fixed
to put into good shape or working order again
that shirt will be as good as new when I'm finished mending it
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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
she's mending after a particularly nasty bout of the flu
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as in healed
to restore to a healthy condition
mended the broken plant so that it was soon thriving again
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as in compensated
to make up for (an offense)
the proverb "least said, soonest mended" should be heeded by anyone tempted to angrily blurt out things they really don't mean
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as in improved
to change one's behavior or character for the better
everyone's written her off as a liar and a thief, but I say it's never too late to mend
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as in cured
to bring about recovery from
the old adage that only time can mend a broken heart
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Recent Examples of mended
Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
So bridges mended, as if belated appreciation for the lone franchise to have enabled him multiple championships.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The two mended their bond in public last year during an event in Mexico City.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But eventually the fences were mended, partly because Fedorov expressed some regret at deciding to leave.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Compensation will be offered, fences will be mended, and long-standing partnerships will inevitably endure.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
With no fences mended, Tommy then headed for Chicago, marking the launch of Force in 2022.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Things were mended before my mother’s death, but family members and I rarely interact.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
But since producer Conrad Green — who held the role when Bergeron was host — is now back in that role again, the fences seem to have been mended.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But over the years, the two mended fences.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
In Girard’s household, at least three women would have mended his silk stockings and other clothes.
—Emily J. Whitted, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
So bridges mended, as if belated appreciation for the lone franchise to have enabled him multiple championships.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
The two mended their bond in public last year during an event in Mexico City.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
But eventually the fences were mended, partly because Fedorov expressed some regret at deciding to leave.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Compensation will be offered, fences will be mended, and long-standing partnerships will inevitably endure.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
With no fences mended, Tommy then headed for Chicago, marking the launch of Force in 2022.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Things were mended before my mother’s death, but family members and I rarely interact.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
But since producer Conrad Green — who held the role when Bergeron was host — is now back in that role again, the fences seem to have been mended.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mended
Adjective
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The Niners are pushing their chips to the center of the table and betting their entire 2026 season on the repaired Achilles tendon of a 32-year-old.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Black Crowes recently appeared on Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, during which Robinson claimed that his repaired relationship with Rich lit the way for Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher to do the same in 2025.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This problem could easily be fixed with the political will to make our community safer, cleaner,= and more dignified.—
Michael Perkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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So what happens when demand surges and supply is fixed or even shrinking?—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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As for the overall market, the S & P 500 fell from a high of 23-times forward earnings in late October to a low near 19 at the March 30 correction low and has since recovered half of that P/E decline, at just above 21.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Written off by some as past his prime, the 29-year-old twice recovered from 2-0 deficits, against France’s Felix Lebrun in the semifinals and Harimoto in the first game of the finals, to earn the nickname the ‘King of the Comeback’.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Generally, a fracture does not need to be 100% healed before a player returns to action.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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He also probably is not healed all the way.—
David Troy,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Congress had in 2011 removed the requirement for Senate confirmation of NSB members, who work part-time and are only compensated for their time on the board.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
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In fact, the hotel’s location easily compensated for it.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Joao Pedro has improved in that role throughout the season, but having other physically strong attackers return from injury will be important.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Smartphone cameras have improved dramatically over the past decade, but the moment of capture still remains surprisingly difficult.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Public safety must be fully funded, and non-safety payrolls and hiring should be frozen until the current deficit is cured.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Cameron was able to remove the entire tumor, meaning Rider's cancer could be considered cured.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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The undefeated and untested son of Nyquist was made the co-second choice on the morning line when post positions were drawn Monday afternoon at Laurel Park, the temporary home of the Preakness while Pimlico — about 30 miles north — is being rebuilt.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Shuck joined several residents in the Oak Park neighborhood who have been advocating in City Hall for Bluejacket Pool to be rebuilt in their neighborhood for years, with their most recent efforts coming forward as Overland Park creates its new 10-year parks and recreation plan.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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