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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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After the collapse, the city placed the building on the dangerous buildings list and issued an order that it being repaired or demolished.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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Repairability is embedded in its design philosophy and services, ensuring jeans can be easily repaired and worn for longer.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Items belonging to Soe, including clothing, were also found and recovered, police said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors said no gun was recovered from the scene.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But even as the scars on my chest healed, my heart remembered the pain and fear.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Giants announced that Eldridge will undergo surgery to remove a bone spur from his wrist and should be healed within eight weeks.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He is compensated for lamenting and comforting grieving families during funerals.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yet, unlike in many parts of the world, this caregiving is not typically treated and compensated as valuable labor.—
Marina Lopes,
The Atlantic,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Follow-up data shows the majority of patients who underwent the surgery had improved quality of life.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the season was lengthened to include October and November, the hunting improved dramatically.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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If that spat was a microdose, Longstaff’s performance was a 90-minute saline drip of all-action brilliance that cured any ailment.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many eyes will be fixed on Sayin and Smith.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trust also emphasized that much of the existing housing may need to be rehabilitated.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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