1
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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
His heart, mended to pieces, had just worn out.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Many also do not accept the validity of the current government and react passionately to suggestions that fences might be mended or bridges built.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 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
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Trump has ruled out a meeting but there will be anticipation over whether the trade spat between the neighbors can be mended.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
His heart, mended to pieces, had just worn out.
—Joy Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Many also do not accept the validity of the current government and react passionately to suggestions that fences might be mended or bridges built.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Oct. 2025
Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mended
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Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
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Those are encouraging strides on a team that was understandably crestfallen Sunday, when Warner dislocated and fractured his right ankle, which was surgically repaired Tuesday at Stanford Hospital.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The sled, which is later recovered from the water, allows engineers to evaluate the system’s performance and stress tolerance without risking an actual aircraft.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jones was found with more than $5,200 in his possession and a backpack recovered on Madison had $8,300 in cash in it.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The good news is Jackson may be healed enough to return to the field, which would give the Ravens a huge chance at beating the Chicago Bears on Sunday.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Mpox-positive patients should isolate at home and avoid contact with others until the rash is healed.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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By contrast, in states like Nevada, where more than 1,000 nuclear tests conducted in the 1950s and '60s exposed civilians to radiation, individuals have been compensated with up to $100,000.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kalloway and other landowners along the trail who lost sections of their properties when the railroad was converted will be opted into a class action lawsuit to be compensated for their land.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fingers crossed that the new-and-improved movie theater will A) actually exist and B) have an ICEE machine.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Japan was up 2 percent to 474 million euros against exceptional high tourism in 2024, particularly in the first half, and the region improved in the third quarter, driven by both solid local and increased tourist demand.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Love has apparently cured Joanne of her too-muchness.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most other homegrown vegetables, potatoes need to be cured after harvesting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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But the mix of elements in different parts of the corona isn't fixed.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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Transit administrators acknowledged shortcomings with the Metro Express rollout and said the red-light issue is high on the list of glitches that need to be fixed.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ingram said the trucks have gone through wear and tear, which may limit their ability to distribute water as water networks and wells are rehabilitated.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The judge stressed that the defendants should be rehabilitated rather than punished for their crime.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Mended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mended. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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