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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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2
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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as in repaired
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Recent Examples of mended
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Time will tell if the Sixers find a worthwhile deal; however, training camp could become awkward if relationships are not mended.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The feud between King Charles and Prince Harry was starting to feel like it could be mended, after reports that the two were set to meet in Harry’s latest UK visit.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The leaders have since mended their relationship.
—Francesca Chambers, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The leaders have since mended their relationship.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Before that exhibition, the Dolphins took part in their first joint practice of training camp ahead of the 2025 season, a chippy session with the Chicago Bears that even brought some in-fighting on the roster which has since been mended.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
With Lil Weezyana Fest set to return to New Orleans on September 22 — and all four Hot Boys, including the Big Tymers, currently announced to hit the stage — many are watching to see if fences can be mended in time for a full-circle reunion.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some threads are meant to last and deserve to be mended if broken.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
Time will tell if the Sixers find a worthwhile deal; however, training camp could become awkward if relationships are not mended.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The feud between King Charles and Prince Harry was starting to feel like it could be mended, after reports that the two were set to meet in Harry’s latest UK visit.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The leaders have since mended their relationship.
—Francesca Chambers, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025
The leaders have since mended their relationship.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Before that exhibition, the Dolphins took part in their first joint practice of training camp ahead of the 2025 season, a chippy session with the Chicago Bears that even brought some in-fighting on the roster which has since been mended.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
With Lil Weezyana Fest set to return to New Orleans on September 22 — and all four Hot Boys, including the Big Tymers, currently announced to hit the stage — many are watching to see if fences can be mended in time for a full-circle reunion.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Some threads are meant to last and deserve to be mended if broken.
—Jann E. Freed, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mended
Verb
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Hundreds of slow zones have been repaired and removed, and several stations have received major facelifts.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sometimes it cannot be repaired at all.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The fact that the FBI recovered the firearm will accelerate the investigation, Chittum said, since it can be traced and tested for fingerprints and DNA evidence.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gun and cartridges recovered are to be flown to the FBI’s main laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for the most technologically advanced forensic analysis, law enforcement sources told ABC News.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Slowly, while Erik's brain healed, the uphill battle that was the legal fight was just beginning.—
ForbesTV,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Gospel of John recounts the testimony of a blind man who was healed by Jesus at the pool.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Most available positions are informal, poorly compensated and offer little stability or room for career growth.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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That’s the extent to which Netzer was considered the key man beforehand, but his poor form eventually cost him a place in the West German starting XI, and the side compensated for his absence through discipline and energy rather than flair.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Green Bay improved to 2-0 for the first time since 2020.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, telling the AI chatbot to take on the persona of a clinician and asking it one question at a time improved the accuracy of its responses.—
Kate Ruder,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At this stage, the anchovies can be packaged with the salt they were cured in, or they can be rinsed, deboned, filleted, packed into tins or jars, and covered in oil.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Part of that will come down to whether the Buckeyes can get their running back rotation fixed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Though some vintage lamps can have hazardous wiring, this can be fixed most of the time with professional rewiring before showing off your vintage find.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Little French Key rehabilitated the animals and provided them healthy diets, veterinary care and enrichment.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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