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as in rehabilitation
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength it was a long slow mending of his injuries from the car crash, but he's fine now

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mending

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verb

present participle of mend
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as in compensating
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 improving
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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mending

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adjective

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Recent Examples of mending
Verb
Sometimes our brains need something completely different to concentrate on while our hearts do their mending. Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025 Their relationship definitely needs mending. Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
It's brought back many thousands of Puerto Ricans who've moved away, and is mending some of their sorrow over that decision to leave. Adrian Florido, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025 Things were awkward — Silvio barely responded to her but continued to vogue around the living room — but at least, Miranda made headway with Mia in mending their relationship. Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025 They've been studied for use as everything from a bone-mending solution to an atmospheric water harvester. New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mending
Noun
  • Kathleen Lavanchy, who retired in 2024 from a job at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Philadelphia area, spent much of her career communicating with health insurance companies on behalf of patients.
    Lauren Sausser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Once healthy and socialized, animals are placed with shelters or sent to sanctuaries and rehabilitation centers.
    Meg Dunn, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One option for repairing the elevated freeway includes removing a portion of it between the Marquette Interchange and the Hoan Bridge, according to the resolutions, and instead building surface streets.
    Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Sumpter’s husband has discovered that the Nipple Nurture Balm is just as effective at soothing and repairing dry, cracked lips.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ride bareback on a steed into the Indian Ocean with the popular Swimming with Horses activity, try healing equine therapy with the gentle creatures or partake in yoga, massage or reiki that all involve horses.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This week, the Aries Moon on Monday and Tuesday lights a fire under your joy sector, reminding you that play and creativity are healing too.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the Big Tech companies behind generative AI learned early on that building a business using the creative works of others is easier without asking permission or compensating creatives.
    Ruth Vitale, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Efficient, neat, always available as a means of compensating for her (completely justified) fear of not being a brilliant enough copywriter.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But instead of improving, L’s mental health deteriorated.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Resting your eyes, adjusting your digital screen settings, or improving your posture can often relieve symptoms without medical intervention.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • With Hunter playing both sides of the ball, expect his presence to give Thomas better opportunities without the risk of Hunter emerging as the new WR1.
    Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025

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