as in repaired
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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
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
The case was eventually settled that year, after the two parties reached a confidential settlement, and have since mended their differences.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But over the years, the two mended fences.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The case was eventually settled that year, after the two parties reached a confidential settlement, and have since mended their differences.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mended
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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
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To help prevent future settling, monitor the area weekly and add 1/2 inch or less of your soil mix as a top dressing to the repaired area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Minneapolis leaders say most of the lights that have been replaced across the city are along parkways and that a small number still need to be fixed.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Although a resolution of the helium leak observed during Artemis II is not necessary for an Earth orbit mission such as Artemis III, it absolutely must be fixed in time for Artemis IV when Orion is operating in lunar orbit.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points, hitting six 3-pointers, and the Los Angeles Clippers recovered after blowing a 23-point lead to beat rookie Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks 116-103 on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy and Amber Lynn Costello were killed between 2009 and 2010 and also recovered near Gilgo Beach.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In a low-oxygen environment—similar to that of tadpoles’ usual aquatic habitat—mice tissue healed better than when it was exposed to more oxygen.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reese’s remarks also struck a fissure in her relationship with ownership and the front office that, per a league source, never successfully healed.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Intermediaries directly connected to, and in at least one case compensated by, Musk have circulated dozens of pages of detailed opposition research about Altman.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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McClatchy is compensated as a part of our syndication partnership with TMX.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet there is broad agreement that qualifying can be improved.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vladar improved to 27-13-7 in his first season with the Flyers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Breakfast is included, a generous European-style buffet with eggs, cured meats, fresh fruit, house granola, muffins, and flaky pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Add into the mix consistent hand-washing, doing the dishes with harsh soaps, and something as mundane as getting gel nail polish cured with a UV light?—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Residents rebuilt their homes, but then Israel’s occupation in 1982 — which triggered Hezbollah’s rise — forced them to leave yet again until Hezbollah ousted Israel in 2000.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In practice, some version of this approach remains a staple of urban planning, because certain assets always have to be rebuilt.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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